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Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

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#Mentoring#Childcare#Preschool#Lead Teacher#Child development#Classroom management#Learning Care Group#Early childhood education#Lesson plans
#Curriculum development
#Licensing guidelines
#Family communication
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$19 / HOURPosted 3 months ago

Location

O'Fallon, Illinois

Salary

$19 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing interactive learning experiences and mentoring fellow teachers. They also manage classroom operations while promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. They must also be able to meet state and company-specific childcare requirements.

CommunicationMentoringRelationship buildingLesson planningChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementation

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

  • 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 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.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay $18.50 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
  • Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided 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, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.

Our Promise

We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company match
  • Paid time-off
  • Certification assistance

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Learning Care Group

Learning Care is where childhood is nurtured with love. For more than 50 years, we’ve partnered with families to provide safe, caring early education for children from infancy through school age. Here, children feel valued, build lasting friendships, explore with confidence, and...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
HQNovi, MI

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Market context

Illinois Lead Teacher roles stay in steady demand

In Illinois, Lead Teacher openings are often tied to licensed child care centers and early learning programs that need staff who can meet state employment criteria and support classroom continuity. This role can be competitive because employers commonly look for an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, plus prior experience in a licensed child care setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting and prepare a resume that highlights licensed child care experience and relevant coursework.

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