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Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group·Dumfries, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing interactive learning experiences and mentoring fellow teachers. They also manage classroom operations while promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.

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

Requirements

Candidates must have experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. They must also be able to meet state and center-specific requirements for education and childcare.

  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Licensing compliance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Dumfries, Virginia
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

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...

Salary listed on 847 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Virginia lead teachers are in steady demand

In Virginia, lead teacher roles are typically in demand at centers that need experienced classroom leaders who can plan lessons, guide daily routines, and keep children engaged. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who meet state and center education requirements, have classroom leadership experience, and can stay active with children throughout the day. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight lesson planning and classroom leadership.

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