Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group
Itasca, IL

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 are:

  • Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
  • Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
  • Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
  • Creative! Implement our proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

  • At least 6 months experience leading an early childhood classroom and creating educational lesson plans in a licensed center.
  • Minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education units.
  • The ability to meet state requirements for background, immunization, CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training requirements.
  • Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
  • Lead Teacher- $19.25 - 21.
  • Teachers: $18.63-20.50.
  • Assistant Teachers: $18-19.
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees.
  • Monday through Friday work week.

About Learning Care Group:

What we do is who we are. Simply put, we care. (It’s right there in the name.) We strive to make a positive impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve every day. That’s where you come in. Be an expert in early education and child care, and lead the way to a brighter future—theirs, and yours. Share your talents and discover your potential as we achieve our goal to drive learning innovations, be a champion for children, and move education forward. You provide the spark that lights their path. And ignites your career.We invite you to be part of our story—and to start crafting your own.

Posted 2026-03-03

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