Child Care Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Lead Teacher in California to guide early childhood classrooms from infancy through preschool. You will design engaging, age-appropriate activities and maintain joyful, safe spaces that support exploration and growth.

Join a team committed to high-quality early education, family communication, and continuous development. The role emphasizes collaboration with peers and ongoing professional growth within a supportive center environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree or higher in ECE preferred.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years' experience as a lead teacher within a childcare center.
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create fun learning by executing engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Create safe & happy spaces by ensuring TLE standards of clean, safe, and organized classrooms where Little Learners can explore and learn.
• Monitor growth and development through an understanding of key milestones and celebrating their progress.
• Build relationships and communication with families and share daily updates via our mobile app.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a supportive and happy learning environment.

Skills

Lesson planning

Family communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Child development

Education

Associate degree in ECE

High school diploma

ECE certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Join our HAPPY Early Childhood Academic childcare center as a Lead Teacher! Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to LEARN, PLAY and GROW.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent; Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree (preferred)
• 18 years of age or older
• 2+ years' experience as a lead teacher within a childcare center.
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create fun learning by executing engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Create safe & happy spaces by ensuring TLE standards of clean, safe, and organized classrooms where Little Learners can explore and learn.
• Monitor growth and development through an understanding of key milestones and celebrating their progress.
• Build relationships and communication with families and share daily updates and cheerful moments via our mobile app.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a supportive and happy learning environment.