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State Pre-K Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group·North Port, Florida

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

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing children to prepare them for Kindergarten while mentoring fellow staff. They must also manage classroom operations, implement curriculum, and build strong relationships with families.

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As a Lead Pre-K 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, company standards and Pre-K program requirements.

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:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree
  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and have experience leading a classroom. They must also be able to meet state licensing requirements and engage in physical activities with children.

  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional design
  • Early childhood education
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Child assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
North Port, Florida
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
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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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Florida Pre-K Lead Teacher demand

Florida Pre-K Lead Teacher roles are typically in demand where districts and early childhood programs need experienced classroom leaders who can plan lessons and meet state screening rules. Competition often centers on candidates who already have classroom leadership experience, strong lesson planning skills, and the ability to clear Florida background requirements. Review the posting carefully and gather proof of your education credentials and screening readiness; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you assess the role faster from the original job description.

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