Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking passionate, energetic individuals to join their team as Lead Teachers. This role goes beyond just a job; it’s a journey of growth and inspiration, where you will create interactive learning experiences and promote the development of young minds. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and take advantage of generous benefits, including childcare discounts and ongoing training opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives and foster a love for learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Innovative Health Programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements for childcare.

Responsibilities

• Create interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the growth of preschool children in your class.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Child Development

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

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.

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.