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Lead Early Educator: Level 2 Colorado Shines

Learning Care Group

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#401k#Child Care
#Child Development
#Mentorship
#Early Childhood Education
#Health Insurance
#Curriculum
#Education Assistance
#Learning Experiences
#Licensing Guidelines
#Family Relationships
#Intellectual Growth
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$20 - $21/hrPosted 12 hours ago

Location

Littleton, Colorado

Salary

$20 - $21/hr

Quick overview

As a Lead Teacher, you will create fun and interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers. You will also manage classroom activities and build relationships with families to support children's growth.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. They should also meet state education requirements and be able to engage in physical activities with children.

CommunicationMentoringRelationship BuildingCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentLesson PlanningPhysical Activity Engagement

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

  • $20-$21
  • 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
  • All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.
  • Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

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

  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Education Assistance
  • Child Care Discount

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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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Market context

Colorado lead early educator roles stay competitive

In Colorado, lead early educator roles with a Level 2 Colorado Shines setting typically draw steady demand because programs need experienced staff who can lead classrooms and plan lessons while meeting state education requirements. These roles are competitive when candidates can show classroom leadership, age-appropriate lesson planning, and comfort with active, hands-on work with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, including health insurance, retirement, and paid sick leave, before applying.