Preschool Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group; California, Fairfield (MO, CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Teacher, where you will inspire children to become lifelong learners. This role offers the chance to create engaging learning experiences while mentoring others. You will take charge of classroom management and curriculum implementation, all while building meaningful relationships with families. With a focus on the growth of children, this position is perfect for passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA)

Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Child care discount

Monday through Friday work week

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Physical activity engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child development coursework

Job description

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:

1. Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
2. Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
3. Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
4. 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:

1. Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
2. The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
3. The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation:

(Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.)

1. Assistant Teacher- $16.60-$23.15
2. Teacher- $17.40-$24.35
3. Lead Teacher- $22-$25

Benefits:

1. Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees;
2. Limited medical offered for part-time workers;
3. Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification;
4. 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance;
5. Child care discount available to all employees;
6. Monday through Friday work week.