Daycare Lead Teacher

The Children's Courtyard; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

The Children's Courtyard in Raeford, North Carolina is looking for a Lead Teacher to create fun and educational experiences for preschool children. This role involves mentoring fellow teachers and managing classroom activities while building relationships with families.

Ideal candidates are passionate, dependable, and at least 18 years old with experience in leading classrooms. We provide numerous benefits including childcare discounts, flexible schedules, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state educational requirements.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, engaging with children.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom activities and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families to support children's achievement.

Skills

Classroom management

Educational lesson planning

Physical engagement with children

Building relationships with families

Education

Education degree meeting state 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.

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 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.