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Child Care Center Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, Sabre Springs Pkwy

Learning Care Group

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#CPR#Curriculum#Preschool#Child development#Classroom management#Early childhood education#First aid#Infant care#Lesson plans
#Mandated reporter
#Lead teacher
#Licensing guidelines
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$21 - $21 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

San Diego, California

Salary

$21 - $21 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum and ensuring the daily care and safety of children in the classroom. They must also observe, assess, and plan educational activities while maintaining effective communication with families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in a licensed early childhood center and a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units. Applicants must also meet state requirements for background checks, immunizations, and safety certifications.

professional certificateCommunicationAssessmentObservationCPRFirst aidLesson planningPhysical activityClassroom managementChild careEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationMandated reporting

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 an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher, you are

  • Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
  • Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
  • Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
  • Creative! Implement our proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.
  • We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
  • At least 6 months experience leading an early childhood classroom and creating educational lesson plans in a licensed center.
  • Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units.
  • The ability to meet state requirements for background, immunization, CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training requirements
  • Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children

Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
  • Teacher/Lead Teacher- $20.54-$21.34
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
  • Monday through 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

  • 401K
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • FSA
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Company match
  • Child care discount
  • Certification assistance

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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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HQNovi, MI

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Market context

California classroom teachers remain in steady demand

In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.

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$56,352 avg / yr

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Typical range: $41,600–$58,240 based on 300 active listings in California

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