Learning Care Group·Jacksonville, Florida
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing children while managing the classroom environment. They also mentor fellow teachers and build relationships with families to support student success.
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.
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Previous experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans is required.
Market context
Florida VPK lead teacher roles are commonly tied to early childhood programs that need educators who can lead a classroom and meet state and center-specific childcare requirements. Competition often centers on candidates with a CDA, an associate degree or higher in education, or a Florida Child Care Professional Certificate, plus prior classroom leadership experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against your credentials, then confirm your certification and leadership experience before applying.