Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Davenport, FL is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom for infants through Pre-K, implementing the LEAP Curriculum and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

You will lead daily activities, plan lessons, monitor development, and mentor Assistant Teachers while communicating with families about progress and learning experiences. This is a hands-on role focused on growth, safety, and collaboration with center leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 18+ years old.
• Previous childcare/early childhood education experience required.
• Classroom leadership experience preferred.
• ECE or Education coursework preferred; licensing requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the daily operation of the classroom; plan activities and routines.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Monitor individual children's needs and development; keep an organized classroom.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
• Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress.
• Respond to family questions professionally; collaborate with center leadership.
• Model positive classroom practices and teamwork; mentor developing teachers.
• Implement LEAP Curriculum; adapt activities to age and needs.
• Follow licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements; maintain ratios.
• Support daily care needs (feeding, diapering, toileting) as appropriate.
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organization

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE / Child Development coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Location:

45690 US HWY 27 Davenport FL 33897

Pay:

$16.25-$18.00

Job Type:

[Full-Time/Part-Time]

Schedule:

OPEN

Benefits:

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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.