Lead Teachers, Childtime of Buffalo

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing children and supporting families. As a Lead Teacher, you will create engaging learning experiences, foster growth in young minds, and lead a team of passionate educators. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and take advantage of a generous childcare discount. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire lifelong learners while enjoying the benefits of immediate health coverage and professional development support. Make a difference every day in a fun, supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Immediate Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and childcare center standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Implementation

Mentoring

Communication

Physical Activity Engagement

Education

CDA

Associates in Early Childhood Education

Bachelors in Early Childhood 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 childcare 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 support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• 2 years of experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• CDA, Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center standards.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay starts at $17.25 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) (plus company match) 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.

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.