Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

Gaithersburg, MDJob$20.42–21.22/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation

$20.42–21.22/hr

Location

Gaithersburg, MD

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a Lead Teacher. The Lead Teacher at Learning Care Group’s Childtime Learning Center in Gaithersburg creates interactive learning experiences, promotes children’s growth, leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, and builds relationships with families while meeting licensing and company standards.

Key focus areas include Create fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers, Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children, and Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation and ensure compliance with licensing guidelines and company standards.

Successful candidates bring Experience Leading A Classroom, Meet State Requirements For Education, and Meet Childcare Center Requirements. Important skills include Classroom Management, Curriculum Implementation, Licensing Guidelines, Company Standards, Building Relationships, and Energetic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom ManagementCurriculum ImplementationLicensing GuidelinesCompany StandardsBuilding RelationshipsEnergeticDependablePassionateCreating Educational Lesson PlansCreate Interactive Learning ExperiencesMentoring TeachersPromote Social GrowthPromote Physical GrowthPromote Intellectual GrowthBuild Relationships With FamiliesWork Indoors or OutdoorsEngage in Physical Activity With Children

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Experience Leading a ClassroomMeet State Requirements for EducationMeet Childcare Center Requirements

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

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Brand: Childtime Learning Centers
Location:

1199 Quince Orchard Blvd

Gaithersburg,

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

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:

Pay $20.42-$21.22 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees
Monday-Friday work week

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Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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