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Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

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#Child Development#Lesson Plans#Classroom Management#Curriculum Implementation#Early Childhood Education#Childcare#Preschool#Licensing Guidelines#Holistic Development
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$19 - $19 / HOURPosted 20 hours ago

Location

Columbia, Maryland

Salary

$19 - $19 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing interactive learning experiences and managing classroom operations while mentoring other teachers. They promote the holistic growth of preschool children and build strong 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 meet state and center education requirements and be capable of engaging in physical activity both indoors and outdoors.

MentoringFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationLicensing 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 & 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

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Certification
  • Company Match
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Time-off

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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 Teacher roles remain steady in Maryland

Lead Teacher openings in Maryland often reflect steady demand in early education settings, especially for candidates who can lead classrooms, plan lessons, and meet state education requirements. Competition can be tighter for applicants with hands-on classroom leadership experience and the ability to stay active with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your credentials and recent lesson-planning examples before applying.

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