Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC is seeking a caring Lead Teacher to guide a classroom, deliver quality care, and create engaging learning experiences for infants to Pre-K. You will implement the center's curriculum, support children's development, and build strong relationships with families while guiding Assistant Teachers and collaborating with center leadership.

We value dependable, organized people who are passionate about early childhood education and fostering a safe,

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.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Must meet North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, including background checks and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a classroom, delivering quality care and learning experiences.
• Implement TLE curriculum and adapt activities to each age group.
• Build strong relationships with families and center leadership.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers throughout the day.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Keep records and plan daily activities and routines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Classroom management

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Age-appropriate learning practices

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Experience of Ballantyne

Location: Charlotte, NC (Ballantyne)

Pay: Based on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break

Benefits: Based on eligibility and company offerings

Role Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for leading a classroom, providing quality care, and creating fun, engaging learning experiences that help children learn, play, and grow. This role includes implementing TLE's curriculum, supporting children's development, building strong relationships with families, guiding Assistant Teachers, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom. The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, organized, and passionate about early childhood education.

About the Role

The Learning Experience of Ballantyne is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our team! We are looking for someone who loves working with children and is excited to help them learn, play, and grow.

As a Lead Teacher, you will guide your classroom, create fun and meaningful learning experiences, build strong relationships with families, and support the growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, or Pre-K children.

You will also help guide Assistant Teachers and work closely with center leadership to provide a safe, happy, and welcoming environment for every child.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

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

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

Takes Ownership

Take pride in your classroom and lead daily activities with care and confidence.

• Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
• Keep lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records up to date.
• Follow each child's needs and developmental progress.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and ready for learning.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers throughout the day.

Builds Trust

Build strong relationships with families, coworkers, and center leadership.

• Share updates with families about their child's day, learning, and progress.
• Respond to family questions and concerns with care and professionalism.
• Work as a team with other teachers and center leadership.
• Set a positive example for classroom practices and teamwork.
• Help support and train teachers as they grow in their roles.

Drives Operational Excellence

Provide high-quality care and learning while keeping children safe.

• Follow TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom guidelines.
• Adjust activities to meet children's ages, abilities, and learning needs.
• Follow North Carolina childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements.
• Maintain classroom ratios and actively supervise children at all times.
• Support daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as needed.
• Attend required training and professional development.

Elevates the Brand

Help make The Learning Experience of Ballantyne a place where children and families feel welcome.

• Follow TLE classroom and curriculum standards.
• Help families understand what their children are learning.
• Take part in family engagement activities and center events.
• Create a warm, positive, and professional 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.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.
• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work well with children, families, and a team.
• Must meet North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, including applicable background checks, health requirements, and required training.

Physical Requirements

This active 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.

Join Our TLE Family!

If you love helping children learn, play, and grow and are ready to take the lead in a classroom, we would love to hear from you!