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Lead VPK Teacher

Learning Care Group·Land O' Lakes, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing interactive learning experiences and managing classroom operations while mentoring other teachers. They must promote the holistic growth of preschool children and maintain strong relationships with families.

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.

Florida Background Screening Notice Employment with this school is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening. Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with experience in leading classrooms and creating educational lesson plans. They must meet state education requirements and pass the Florida background screening process.

  • Mentoring
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Licensing Compliance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
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Hiring organization

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...

Salary listed on 815 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Florida VPK lead roles need qualified educators

Lead VPK Teacher roles in Florida are often competitive because programs need candidates who can lead classrooms, plan age-appropriate lessons, and meet state education and screening requirements. This role typically draws interest from applicants with early childhood experience and a clear record of classroom leadership. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Florida background screening status and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management.

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