Lead Teacher, Gilden Woods Grand Ledge

Learning Care Group; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Grand Ledge, Michigan is hiring a Lead Teacher to create engaging learning experiences for preschool children. The ideal candidate will promote growth, manage classrooms, and build relationships with families in a supportive environment. Candidates should have classroom leadership experience, be energetic and at least 18 years old. This role offers a flexible schedule, childcare discounts, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Energetic and dependable individuals at least 18 years old.
• Experience in leading a classroom.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors engaging with children.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Promote the growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families to support child achievement.

Skills

Experience leading a classroom

Creating educational lesson plans

Ability to engage in physical activity with children

Education

Ability to meet state requirements for education

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.

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.