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Lead Teacher, LaPetite Academy of Mesquite

Learning Care Group

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#Child Development#Lesson Plans#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Childcare#Preschool#Educational Leadership#Licensing Guidelines#Holistic Development
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$14 - $15 / HOURPosted 5 days ago

Location

Mesquite, Texas

Salary

$14 - $15 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing interactive learning experiences and promoting the holistic growth of preschool children. They lead classroom management, implement curriculum, and build relationships with families to support student achievement.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. They must be able to meet state education requirements and engage in physical activities both indoors and outdoors.

CommunicationMentoringLesson planningChild developmentClassroom managementCurriculum implementationLicensing compliance

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 and Benefits
  • Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
  • Lead Teacher- $14.30-$14.86
  • 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

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • FSA
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 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

Texas lead teacher role in steady demand

Lead teacher roles at early childhood centers in Texas are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates who can run a classroom and build age-appropriate lesson plans. This role is competitive because employers look for experience, the ability to meet state education requirements, and comfort with active indoor and outdoor supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and classroom experience before applying.

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