Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience Pewaukee is hiring an experienced Lead Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging classroom where children love to learn and teachers love to teach. You will implement our L.E.A.P. Curriculum, guide daily activities, and provide leadership to assistants.

Responsibilities include maintaining lesson plans, monitoring developmental progress, and communicating with families. A strong emphasis on ownership, patience, creativity, and consistency guides daily practice in a

Qualifications

• Must meet Wisconsin licensing qualifications for the Lead Teacher position.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom activities and daily routines.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and required records.
• Monitor children's progress and adapt activities to their needs.
• Support and supervise Assistant Teachers.
• Communicate regularly with families about progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wisconsin licensing qualifications

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Location: The Learning Experience - Pewaukee, WI Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-Time

The Learning Experience - Pewaukee is hiring an experienced Lead Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging classroom where children love to learn and teachers love to teach!

As a Lead Teacher, you'll implement our L.E.A.P. Curriculum, guide daily classroom activities, support children's development, communicate with families, and provide leadership to Assistant Teachers.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their classroom, builds strong relationships, and brings patience, creativity, and consistency to every day.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

• Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate learning and play experiences
• Support social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development

Takes Ownership

• Lead classroom activities, daily routines, and transitions
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and required records
• Monitor children's individual needs and developmental progress
• Keep the classroom organized, prepared, and welcoming
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers

Builds Trust

• Communicate regularly with families about their child's day and development
• Respond to family questions professionally and thoughtfully
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership
• Model positive classroom practices and support developing teachers

Drives Operational Excellence

• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs
• Maintain active supervision and required classroom ratios
• Follow Wisconsin childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Support feeding, diapering, toileting, and other age-appropriate care routines
• Participate in required training and professional development

Elevates the Brand

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required
• Must meet Wisconsin licensing qualifications for the assigned Lead Teacher position
• Classroom leadership experience preferred
• Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Must meet applicable 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.

What We Offer

• $18.00-$21.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with available company match
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.