Lead Child Care Teacher: PDIS qualified

Learning Care Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Childcare discount

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher in Colorado to create interactive learning experiences for preschool children. In this role, you will lead classroom management and promote children's growth through engaging activities.

This position offers benefits such as a competitive hourly wage of $20-$21, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible schedules with paid time off. Join us in making a difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• Energetic and dependable individuals at least 18 years old.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state educational requirements and childcare center guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom activities and curriculum implementation.
• Build strong relationships with families to support child achievement.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Creating educational lesson plans

Engaging physical activity with children

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you’re looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

Qualifications

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation and Benefits

• Lead Teacher: $20-$21 per hour.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full‑time employees; limited medical offered for part‑time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401(k) (plus company match), life and disability insurance, and child care discount available to all employees.
• All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full‑time employees receive 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part‑time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based on hours worked.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.