Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking passionate teachers to create engaging educational experiences for preschool children in O'Fallon, Illinois. Candidates should have prior classroom experience and a dedication to promoting children's growth. The role offers competitive pay of $18.50 hourly, flexible scheduling, and excellent benefits including childcare discounts and tuition assistance. Join a supportive team that values your work and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and childcare center requirements.
• Physically active and willing to engage outdoors with children.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Engaging with children

Education

Meets state education requirements

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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 & Benefits

• Pay $18.50 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.