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Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

Vestal, NYJob$18.52–19.23/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$18.52–19.23/hr
Location
Vestal, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a Lead Teacher at Tutor Time Learning Centers in Vestal, New York. The teacher creates interactive learning experiences, supports preschool children’s development, leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, and builds relationships with families. The posting seeks energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have classroom leadership and lesson-planning experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom Leadership, nice to haveEducational Lesson Planning, nice to havePhysical Activity With Children, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredMeet State Education Requirements, nice to haveMeet Childcare Center Requirements, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

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  • Brand: Tutor Time Learning Centers

  • Location:

732 Vestal Pkwy

Vestal,

NY

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 $18.52-$19.23 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

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,101 open Lead Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.52–19.23/hr
  • New York median$19–20/hr84 hourly ranges
  • US median$19–20/hr525 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $18.88/hr, is close to the New York median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Lead Teacher hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 90 open Lead Teacher jobs in New York and 1,101 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Lead Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (177 postings).
Education
33 of the 1,101 open Lead Teacher jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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