Lead Early Childhood Educator

Learning Care Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 25,926 - 26,932; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

A childcare organization in Littleton, Colorado is looking for a Lead Teacher who will inspire preschool children on their learning journey. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, managing classroom activities, and fostering relationships with families. Ideal candidates should possess classroom leadership experience and be dedicated to children's growth. Competitive compensation includes benefits such as health insurance and educational assistance, with a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and capable of meeting state and childcare center requirements.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun and interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom and curriculum implementation and adhere to licensing guidelines.
• Build sincere relationships with families to promote child achievement.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Communication

Engagement with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 childreninyour class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead onclassroom managementand curriculum implementation,plusbe 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.

Wewant energetic, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• 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:

Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.

• Lead Teacher: $18.82-$19.55

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, 401K (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 are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Learning Care Group 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.