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Daycare Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

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#Lesson Plans#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Childcare#Preschool#Licensing Guidelines#Holistic Development#Learning Care Group
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 5 hours ago

Location

Ames, Iowa

Quick overview

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.

Requirements summary

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 be capable of performing physical activities with children.

MentoringCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentParent CommunicationLesson PlanningLicensing 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.

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

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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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TypePrivately Held
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HQNovi, MI

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Market context

Iowa classroom teacher demand remains steady

In Iowa, classroom teacher roles typically see steady demand, especially for candidates with early childhood experience and current CPR/First Aid credentials. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for strong communication, organization, and the ability to handle physically active classroom duties, alongside benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the physical requirements and certification details carefully before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help save time by condensing the original posting.

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