Daycare Infant/Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; 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

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Company Provided Uniforms

Company Paid Training

Generous Child Care Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Match

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Franklin, TN is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom for infants through Pre-K, implementing curriculum and maintaining a safe, engaging environment. You will communicate with families and mentor Assistant Teachers to support daily learning.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and classroom leadership experience; coursework in ECE is preferred. The position is full-time, Monday–Friday on-site, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
• Classroom leadership experience preferred.
• ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspires Happiness: Build positive relationships with children and families; plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences; support development across domains.
• Takes Ownership: Lead the daily operation of your classroom; plan activities and routines; maintain records and supervise staff.
• Builds Trust: Communicate with families about day, development, and progress; mentor developing teachers; model teamwork.
• Drives Operational Excellence: Implement curriculum; ensure health, safety, and supervision requirements; maintain ratios and active supervision.
• Elevates the Brand: Represent The Learning Experience and provide a welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organization

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework

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

Job Details

Location: Franklin, TN

Pay: $17-$20 Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday at School location

Benefits

• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Company Paid Training
• Generous Child Care Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement *For qualifying employees*
• 401K Match *For qualifying employees*
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre‑K children.

The Lead Teacher implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and provides guidance to Assistant Teachers.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences
• Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
• Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence

Takes Ownership

Lead the daily operation of your classroom.

• Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions
• Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records
• Monitor individual children's needs and development
• Maintain an organized and prepared classroom
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers

Builds Trust

Develop strong relationships with families and your teaching team.

• Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress
• Respond to family questions professionally
• Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership
• Model positive classroom practices and teamwork
• Support and mentor developing teachers

Drives Operational Excellence

Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.

• Implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®
• Adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs
• Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements
• Maintain required classroom ratios and active supervision
• Support children's daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate
• Participate in required training and professional development

Elevates the Brand

Represent The Learning Experience and provide a positive experience for families.

• Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards
• Help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience
• Support family engagement and center activities
• Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required
• Classroom leadership experience preferred
• ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills
• Must meet applicable state licensing, 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.