Infant and Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience - Tallahassee, FL; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Tallahassee, FL is hiring for a full-time early childhood educator. Earn $15–$18/hour and bring 1–2+ years of childcare experience to a nurturing classroom that follows our L.E.A.P. curriculum. Florida DCF 45-hour training is required, with room to grow as part of a passionate team.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and meet Florida licensing requirements. Join a team dedicated to celebrating learning and developing young minds daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of formal childcare experience
• Florida DCF 45-hour training certificate completed
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to meet all applicable Florida childcare licensing requirements
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Implement TLE’s proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum through hands-on, play-based learning
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Keep children engaged through creativity, music, movement, exploration, and play
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's experiences, milestones, and accomplishments
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow all applicable Florida childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team to provide exceptional care and education

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance/Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida DCF 45-hour training certificate

Associate degree in ECE / related field

CDA or other ECE credentials

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Happy happens here—and it starts with YOU!

Location & Pay

Tallahassee, Florida

$15–$18/hour

Full-Time

1–2+ Years Formal Childcare Experience Required

Florida DCF 45-Hour Training Certificate Required

Applicants must have

• Minimum 1–2 years of formal childcare experience
• Florida DCF 45-hour training certificate completed
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to meet all applicable Florida childcare licensing requirements
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Implement TLE’s proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum through hands‑on, play-based learning
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Keep children engaged through creativity, music, movement, exploration, and play
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's experiences, milestones, and accomplishments
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow all applicable Florida childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team to provide exceptional care and education

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field
• CDA or other early childhood education credentials
• Additional professional development or certifications in early childhood education
• Experience working in a licensed childcare center or preschool

The TLE Teacher We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, patient, energetic, creative, and passionate about early childhood education.

You understand that every child is unique, and you’re excited about creating meaningful experiences that help children build confidence, develop important skills, and discover a love of learning.

If you believe that learning should be fun, childhood should be celebrated, and every child deserves to feel valued, you may be exactly who we’re looking for!

We are looking for experienced early childhood educators who are ready to make a difference!

Join the Learning Experience #494 and become part of a team where Happy Happens Here!