Lead Teacher

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

Job summary

Join a leading childcare organization as a Lead Teacher where you will create engaging learning experiences for preschool children. This role offers flexible schedules, immediate access to benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates are energetic, dependable, and passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom and implement curriculum.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication

Mentoring

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 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 $16.30 - $19.50 hourly, with Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education, and Experience.
• Immediate health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, and 401(k) (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.