Early Childhood Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Company: The Learning Experience Owens Cross Roads
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama 35763

About the Role

The Learning Experience is seeking a passionate, dependable, and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team.

Our educators create safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environments where children can learn, play, grow, and thrive . In this role, you will take an active role in the daily success of your classroom, implement our curriculum, support children's development, build meaningful relationships with families, and collaborate with fellow educators.

Classroom placement will be based on experience, strengths, and the needs of our center.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their classroom, works well as part of a team, and shares our commitment to creating an environment where Happy Happens Here® .

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Take ownership of daily classroom routines, organization, and learning experiences.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress.
• Build positive relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Use positive guidance techniques to encourage confidence and independence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom.
• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and center requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months of professional childcare or teaching experience required.
• One year or more of professional teaching experience preferred.
• Early Childhood Education coursework or degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and passionate about working with young children.
• Must meet applicable state licensing requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art classrooms and learning resources
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Join Our Team

If you're an educator who wants to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while continuing to grow professionally, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of The Learning Experience, where Happy Happens Here®!