Lead Early Educator

Learning Care Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

A childcare provider in Colorado Springs is hiring for the Lead Teacher role. You will create engaging learning experiences for preschool children and lead classroom management. Strong candidates will have experience in leading classrooms and developing lesson plans. Attractive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $18.00 to $19.00 per hour, and seeks energetic individuals passionate about early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements and childcare center standards.
• Ability to engage in physical activity with children, both indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families to support child achievement.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Educational lesson planning

Physical engagement with children

Building family relationships

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.

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:

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

• Assistant Teacher: $16.75-$17.40
• Lead Teacher: $18.00-$19.00

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.