Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Corporate; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom and support learning for infants through Pre-K. You will implement the curriculum, maintain a safe, engaging environment, and communicate regularly with families.

You will lead and mentor Assistant Teachers, plan activities, and ensure compliance with licensing and safety standards. This full-time role is based on-site in Edmond, OK.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous childcare/preschool experience required
• Classroom leadership experience preferred
• ECE/Child Development coursework preferred
• Knowledge of child development and best practices
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Must meet licensing, background checks, health and training requirements

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
• Plan and organize classroom activities, routines and transitions
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments and records
• Monitor each child's needs and development
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers
• Communicate with families about child progress
• Work with center leadership and other teachers

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication skills

Organization skills

Knowledge of child development

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework preferred

Child Development coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

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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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

If you have early childhood education experience and are ready to lead a classroom,

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