Experienced Toddler Teacher

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We seek a passionate, dedicated, Experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team.

Lead Teacher - Toddler Classroom (Ages 1-2)

Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (full availability required)
Pay: $16-$17 per hour, based on experience

Inspire Confidence, Curiosity, and Growth

Do you love helping toddlers discover the world around them? We're looking for a caring, energetic, and dedicated Lead Teacher to guide our Toddler Classroom and create a nurturing environment where young learners can thrive.

In this role, you'll support children as they develop independence, build social skills, and reach exciting developmental milestones. Through hands-on learning, positive guidance, and meaningful connections, you'll help shape a classroom where curiosity and confidence grow every day.

What You'll Do

• Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Foster a safe, clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment
• Support daily care routines, including diapering, meals, and transitions
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Observe, document, and communicate developmental milestones and classroom progress
• Encourage social-emotional growth through positive interactions and guidance
• Serve as a role model through professionalism, leadership, and teamwork

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with toddlers (ages 1-2), preferably in a lead teaching role
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Availability to work within our operating hours of 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Early Childhood Education coursework or related education preferred
• Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) the free 15-hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification before orientation
• Must obtain (or be willing to obtain) First Aid/CPR certification
• A patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact during a critical stage of development
• A rewarding career helping children build the foundation for lifelong learning

This position is subject to all applicable state licensing requirements.

Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour


The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.


This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.