Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Bowie, MD is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher. The role involves creating engaging educational experiences and supporting children's growth in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will be energetic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.

Benefits

Childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with experience leading a classroom.
• Ability to meet state education requirements.
• Strong skills in communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Create fun and interactive learning experiences.
• Promote child social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Manage classroom and implement curriculum.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Child engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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 & Benefits:

• Pay $17.00-$20.00 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience
• Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
• Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Child Day Care Services

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