Lead Teacher-Early Preschool and School Age

Learning Care Group; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K company match

Childcare discount

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Learning Care Group is hiring a Lead Teacher to create engaging learning experiences and mentor other Teachers. You will lead classroom management, implement the curriculum, and ensure compliance with licensing guidelines and company standards.

You will also communicate with enrolled and prospective families to support children's achievement and the center's success. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate and build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement and center success.

Skills

Experience leading a classroom

Lesson planning

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 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.

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

Competitive pay ($20.26-$21.05) based on position, education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options:

Employee Perks:

• Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance
• Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance
• Child Care Discount – Available to all employees
• Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule

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.