Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Experience; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in McKinney, TX is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants. You will implement curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging environment, communicate with families, and guide Assistant Teachers.

Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining lesson plans, observing development, supervising daily care, and partnering with families to support each child’s growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience is required.
• Strong classroom management and communication with families.
• Ability to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the infant classroom.
• Plan and organize activities, routines, and transitions.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, and records.
• Communicate with families about child development and progress.
• Support and mentor Assistant Teachers.

Skills

Childcare experience

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Location

McKinney, TX

Pay

$15-$16/hourly

Job Type

Full-Time

The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants.

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

  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.