Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring community at a leading child care center as a Lead Teacher, where you will inspire preschool children and foster their growth through engaging learning experiences. This dynamic role offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, focusing on your professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Childcare discount

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education.
• Physical ability to engage with children indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Create interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families to support children's success.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Dependability

Passion for education

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

Assistant Teacher- $17.25- $18.75 hourly

Teacher/ Lead Teacher- $18.50- $20.50 hourly

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

Monday-Friday work week

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.