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Child Care Center Lead Toddler Teacher - La Petite Academy, Occidental Rd.

Learning Care Group

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#Child Care#CPR#First Aid#Lesson Plans#Mandated Reporter#Early Childhood Education#Preschool#Licensing Guidelines
#Holistic Child Development
#Toddler Care
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$21 - $22 / HOURPosted 5 days ago

Location

Santa Rosa, California

Salary

$21 - $22 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for ensuring the daily care of children according to licensing guidelines and company standards. They implement a proprietary curriculum to create interactive learning experiences and communicate effectively with families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units and 6 months of experience leading a licensed early childhood classroom. Ability to meet state requirements for background checks, immunizations, and mandated reporter training is required.

professional certificateCPRFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningFirst AidEarly Childhood EducationChild AssessmentChild Observation

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
  • Lead Teacher- $21.07-$21.89
  • 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

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • FSA
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Match
  • Education Assistance
  • Child Care Discount
  • 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

Lead Toddler Teacher in California

California child care centers often need lead toddler teachers who can meet licensing and classroom leadership requirements. This role is competitive because it asks for early childhood education units, prior lead experience, and compliance with background check, immunization, and mandated reporter rules. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your ECE units and licensing documents before applying.

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