Learning Care Group·Riverside, California
The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing interactive learning experiences and promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children. They must manage the classroom, implement curriculum, and build strong relationships 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.
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.
12 ECE credits or a CA approved CDA
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.
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 experience in classroom leadership and lesson planning. Required qualifications include 12 ECE credits or a CA approved CDA.
Market context
In California, daycare lead teacher roles are commonly in demand as centers look for staff who can support classroom continuity and early learning routines. This role is competitive because it requires classroom leadership, lesson planning, and either 12 ECE credits or a California-approved CDA, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. If you are considering applying, confirm your ECE or CDA documentation and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting.