Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Des Moines, IA is hiring a passionate Lead Teacher. You'll create engaging learning experiences, promote the development of preschool children, and lead classroom management. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational lesson planning and the ability to motivate children physically and socially. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in children's lives and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education.
• Ability to engage in physical activity indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Promote the growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Educational lesson planning

Physical activity engagement

Family communication

Job description

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.

About Us

Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.

We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success

Job Info

• Job Identification 208523
• Job Category School
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 07:16 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5708 SW 9th, Des Moines, IA, 50315, US