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Lead Child Care Teacher-Children's Courtyard of Plainfield

Learning Care Group

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#Child Care
#Lesson Plans
#Classroom Management
#Early Childhood Education
#Preschool
#Licensing Guidelines
#Holistic Child Development
#Learning Care Group
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$19 - $19 / HOURPosted 6 hours ago

Location

Plainfield, Illinois

Salary

$19 - $19 / HOUR

Quick overview

Develop interactive learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers to promote the growth of preschool children. 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. Must be able to meet state education requirements and engage in physical activity with children.

CommunicationMentoringCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentLesson 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options

Teacher/ Lead Teacher- $18.50

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-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
  • Certification
  • Company Match
  • Education Assistance
  • Child Care Discount

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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

Illinois classroom teacher demand remains steady

Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.

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