Childcare Lead 2's Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, Happy Happens Here . We are more than a childcare center — we are an Academy of Early Education where children are encouraged to learn, play, and grow in a joyful, nurturing, and engaging environment.

We are looking for a passionate, dependable, and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate loves working with children, has strong classroom leadership skills, and is committed to creating a safe, structured, and fun learning environment where children feel supported, confident, and excited to learn.

What makes The Learning Experience different is our unique approach to early childhood education. Through our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum , children learn through hands-on activities, exploration, creativity, problem-solving, early literacy, STEM, social-emotional development, and more. Our lovable characters, including Bubbles the Elephant® , help bring learning to life and make each day meaningful, memorable, and fun.

As a Lead Teacher, you will play an important role in creating that experience for our children and families every day.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily classroom routines and activities
• Create a warm, safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using The Learning Experience curriculum
• Support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Encourage positive behavior through patience, consistency, and respectful communication
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding classroom updates and child development
• Maintain a clean, organized, and licensing-compliant classroom
• Observe and support children’s progress and individual needs
• Guide and support assistant teachers or classroom aides
• Follow all health, safety, and center policies

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare center or early childhood education setting
• Prior lead teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
• CDA, TCC, Associate’s Degree, or degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Dependable, patient, nurturing, and professional
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude
• Must meet all state licensing and background check requirements

Why Join The Learning Experience?

• Performance reviews every 90 days during your first year
• Potential for pay increases based on performance
• Benefits available after 90 days of employment
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Paid Time Off: earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families

At The Learning Experience, our teachers help create a place where children feel safe, loved, encouraged, and excited to come to school each day. If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead a classroom with purpose, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to join The Learning Experience as a Lead Teacher.