Lead Teacher, Childtime of Ballston Spa

Learning Care Group; Town of Ballston (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing children and supporting families in a vibrant community. As a Lead Teacher, you will create dynamic learning experiences that inspire children to become lifelong learners. With a focus on social, physical, and intellectual growth, you will manage classroom operations and build genuine relationships with families. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment that values your contributions. This is more than just a job; it’s a rewarding journey of growth and play.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Immediate Access to Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom operations and implement curriculum.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Child Development

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Early Childhood Education Certification

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:

• Benefits: We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and more.
• Balance: Flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work, and paid time off.
• Opportunity: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our Master Teacher Program.
• Recognition: A positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey of learning, growth, and play. We’re hiring difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll:

• Create: Develop engaging learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Care: Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead: Manage classroom operations, implement curriculum, and adhere to licensing and company standards.
• Communicate: Build genuine relationships with families to support each child's achievement and center 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 and center educational requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay ranging from $16.00 to $19.50 hourly, with bi-weekly and daily pay options, based on position, education, and experience.
• Immediate health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, and 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Limited medical benefits for part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification programs.
• Monday-Friday work schedule.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.