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Now is the Time to Join!! The demand for early childhood professionals is growing, with more families seeking quality child care and education. Our Schools are actively hiring to meet this demand, creating stable, long-term career opportunities for those passionate about shaping young minds.

At La Petite Academy, a Learning Care Group brand, we are committed to supporting early childhood educators with competitive pay, professional development, and clear career growth opportunities across our network of over 1,070 schools.

Why Now?

• Increased Demand: More families are enrolling in child care, driving the need for qualified educators.

• Job Stability: Schools are expanding, ensuring long-term career security.

• Career Growth: Employers are prioritizing internal development, making it easier to advance.

• Stronger Benefits: Competitive compensation, tuition assistance, and paid training are now industry standards.

What This Role Looks Like:

As a teacher, you will play an essential role in creating a safe, engaging, and enriching learning environment. Your responsibilities include:

• Caring: Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care and well-being of every child in your classroom.

• Engaged: Accurately observe, assess, and plan for children while maintaining clear communication with families.

• Knowledgeable: Complete extensive training that provides insight into child care, preschool, and child development topics.

• Creative: Implement a proprietary curriculum while designing fun, interactive learning experiences.

What We Offer:

• Free CDA credentialing or $1,000 annual tuition reimbursement

• Career growth opportunities, including our Master Teacher program and school management roles

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) starting on day one for full-time employees

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Flexible scheduling options

• 401K match and daily pay options

• Generous child care discounts

• Company-paid professional development training

• No nights, weekends, or holidays

Who We Are Looking For:

• Energetic, dependable, and passionate individuals who are at least 18 years old

• Those with experience in a licensed child care center or a related field

• Individuals who meet state education requirements and can engage in hands-on learning with children

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.

Assistant Teacher: $15.00-$17.50

Teacher: $17.00-$18.00

Lead Teacher: $18.00-$22.00

• 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
• All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act.  Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Now is the time to build a career with purpose and stability in the growing child care industry. Take the next step toward a rewarding future with La Petite Academy. Apply today.

Learning Care Group 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you level 2 or higher on Colorado Shines PDIS Program?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000