K2 Lead Teacher -7:30am-5:00pm

Growing Room Child Development Centers·Columbus, Georgia

$12 - $15/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 5 months ago

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K2 Lead Teacher -7:30am-5:00pm · $12 - $15/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-33% vs. median posted rate for classroom teacher roles in Georgia ($18.00/hr, n=134)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 134 posted classroom teacher roles in Georgia rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 33% below the Georgia median for classroom teacher roles.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing supervision and care to K2 children while implementing age-appropriate curriculum. They must also establish positive relationships with families and ensure compliance with state childcare licensing regulations.

We are currently hiring an K2 Teacher to educate and mold young minds in our UNIQUE schools!

At Growing Room we believe in a culture built around these core values

Educational Excellence, Safety & Security, Innovation, Passion, Trust, & Family.

We love to promote from within! If you are looking to further your career in Early Childhood, we provide continual advancement opportunities for driven individuals!

Some of the responsibilities for this role include the following

Providing supervision and care to our K2 children. Implementing age-appropriate curriculum for children. Follow all state childcare licensing regulations. Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and co-workers. Help children to develop self-help skills. Create a fun, exciting, and loving classroom environment for children to thrive in.

Our employee benefits include

75% Childcare Discount (Free Childcare for 1st Child for Lead Teachers with Credentials), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Free Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K (with matching), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Free Employee Assistance Program, Free Training, Birthday Celebrations & Recognition Programs.

You must be prepared to laugh, love, and learn more about children than you ever have. This is by far one of the most joyous places to work, but you must be prepared to accept the challenges and benefits this job has to offer. We're excited to meet you! If you are ready to join a winning team where we laugh and have fun, apply today!

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in early childhood education is required for this role.

high school
Relationship Building
Safety Compliance
Supervision
Curriculum Implementation
Classroom Management
Childcare
Early Childhood Education

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $12 - $15/hr
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Posted: Mar 24, 2026
Application: Employer website

Georgia classroom teacher market context

In Georgia, classroom teacher roles often draw steady interest because schools and child-focused programs need candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom support requirements. This role is competitive for applicants who can show reliability, comfort with active supervision, and readiness to pass background checks; one year of child care experience is preferred, but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for the physical duties and prepare examples of working with children.