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Lead Teacher-Early Preschool and School Age

Learning Care Group·West Windsor, New Jersey

$20 - $21/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

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

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay ($20.26-$21.05) based on position, education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options:

Employee Perks

  • Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers
  • Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance
  • Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance
  • Child Care Discount – Available to all employees
  • Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule

We’re always accepting applications – start a rewarding career with real benefits! Apply today.

#LC26NE

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 company requirements for childcare and engage in physical activity with children.

  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Licensing Compliance

Benefits

  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K
  • FSA
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Match
  • Child Care Discount
  • Certification Assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $21/hr
Location
West Windsor, New Jersey
Posted
Aug 21, 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 833 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

New Jersey English teacher demand remains steady

Classroom teacher roles in New Jersey are typically in steady demand, especially in core subjects like English. Competition can be strong because districts often look for candidates with the correct New Jersey certification, a bachelor’s degree, and classroom readiness; the posted benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show your certification status and relevant English instruction experience.

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