Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Location: The Learning Experience - Pewaukee, WI
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time

The Learning Experience - Pewaukee is hiring an experienced Lead Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging classroom where children love to learn and teachers love to teach!

As a Lead Teacher, you'll implement our L.E.A.P. Curriculum, guide daily classroom activities, support children's development, communicate with families, and provide leadership to Assistant Teachers.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their classroom, builds strong relationships, and brings patience, creativity, and consistency to every day.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

• Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn

• Build positive relationships with children and families

• Plan engaging, age-appropriate learning and play experiences

• Support social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development

Takes Ownership

• Lead classroom activities, daily routines, and transitions

• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and required records

• Monitor children's individual needs and developmental progress

• Keep the classroom organized, prepared, and welcoming

• Guide and support Assistant Teachers

Builds Trust

• Communicate regularly with families about their child's day and development

• Respond to family questions professionally and thoughtfully

• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership

• Model positive classroom practices and support developing teachers

Drives Operational Excellence

• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum

• Adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs

• Maintain active supervision and required classroom ratios

• Follow Wisconsin childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

• Support feeding, diapering, toileting, and other age-appropriate care routines

• Participate in required training and professional development

Elevates the Brand

• Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards

• Help families understand their child's learning experiences

• Support family engagement, school events, and center activities

• Create a professional, welcoming classroom environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required

• Must meet Wisconsin licensing qualifications for the assigned Lead Teacher position

• Classroom leadership experience preferred

• Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred

• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices

• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills

• Must meet applicable background screening, health, and training requirements

Physical Requirements

This active classroom role requires the ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor; participate in indoor and outdoor activities; and safely lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

What We Offer

• $18.00-$21.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

• Full-time employment

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with available company match

• Employee childcare discount

• Paid training and professional development

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment

Apply Today

If you're an experienced early childhood educator ready to lead a classroom and make a meaningful difference in children's lives, we'd love to meet you!

Join The Learning Experience - Pewaukee and help children learn, play, and grow.

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.