Learning Care Group·Lake Forest, California
The Lead Teacher is responsible for the daily care, observation, and assessment of infants and toddlers while following licensing guidelines. They implement a proprietary curriculum to create interactive learning experiences and communicate effectively 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.
Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
Creative! Implement our proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.
We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
At least 6 months experience leading an early childhood classroom and creating educational lesson plans in a licensed center.
Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units.
The ability to meet state requirements for background, immunization, CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training requirements
Able 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- $21.51-$23.91
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 through 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.
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
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units and 6 months of experience leading a licensed classroom. Ability to meet state requirements for background checks, immunizations, and mandated reporter training is required.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.