Early Childhood Educator

Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator at La Petite Academy in Castle Rock, CO!

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating a nurturing learning environment? La Petite Academy, a proud member of the Learning Care Group family, is seeking dedicated educators to join our team in Castle Rock, Colorado.

• Growing Demand:
  With more families seeking quality childcare, the need for passionate educators is higher than ever.
• Job Stability:
  Our expanding network offers long-term career opportunities.
• Career Advancement:
  We prioritize internal growth, providing clear pathways for professional development.
• Competitive Benefits:
  Enjoy industry-standard compensation, tuition assistance, and paid training.

• Caring:
  Ensure the daily well-being of every child by adhering to licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Engaged:
  Observe, assess, and plan for each child’s development while maintaining open communication with families.
• Knowledgeable:
  Participate in comprehensive training covering child care, preschool, and child development topics.
• Creative:
  Implement our proprietary curriculum and design interactive learning experiences.

• Free CDA credentialing or $1,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career growth, 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.

• Energetic, dependable, and passionate individuals aged 18 or older.
• Candidates with experience in a licensed child care center or related field.
• Individuals meeting state education requirements and eager to engage in hands‑on learning with children.

• 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.