Lead Teacher - Pre-K

Company: Childtime Learning Centers
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Be a difference maker, with Learning Care Group. We are a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. As early education leaders, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on children. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for elementary school-and beyond? Their future begins now. And so does yours. We are looking for Lead Teachers to join our team; love what you do and make a difference everyday! NOW OFFERING UP TO $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS! The Lead Teacher promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the school's staff to create an environment of learning and keeps parents informed of the progress of their child. Job Benefits:

• Competitive Wages + Sign on bonus
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Enhanced Paid Time Off Program
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee discounts on childcare, travel, computers, and at many national and local retailers
• Flexible schedule - no nights and weekends
• Countless advancement opportunities - Grow with us! Job Responsibilities:
  • Create fun and interactive learning experiences while serving as mentors to fellow Teachers.
  • Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
  • Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.
  • Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized. Job Requirements:
    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Complete and pass state required background check
    • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
    • CDA or a minimum 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education or related field We at Learning Care Group know our best asset is our people! So we've made a commitment to ensure all employees feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that is competitive and exceeds your expectations. That means market-relevant compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits (including life insurance, dental, vision, as well as medical available for full-time positions), and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it's simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and create difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth through ongoing training and development so you can give children a great start. We also offer tuition reimbursement, assistance with gaining a CDA (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree), and our exclusive Master Teacher program to enhance your skills-and increase your pay. Don't wait. Start strong today.

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