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Lead Teacher, Childtime of Colonie

Learning Care Group·Albany, New York

$19 - $19/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Develop interactive learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers to promote the growth of preschool children. Lead classroom management, implement curriculum, and build 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.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay $18.52- $19.23 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

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. Must be able to meet state education requirements and engage in physical activity with children.

  • Mentoring
  • Family Communication
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Licensing Compliance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $19/hr
Location
Albany, New York
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Application
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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 824 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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New York classroom teacher demand remains steady

In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.

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