Lead Teacher

The Learning Experiene - Huntington Beach, CA; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Huntington Beach, CA is hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. You will implement curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging classroom, communicate with families, and guide Assistant Teachers.

You will inspire happiness, build positive relationships, plan age-appropriate activities, and monitor development while ensuring routines, documentation, and family communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of your classroom and plan activities.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Support and mentor Assistant Teachers and engage families.
• Ensure safety, health, and developmental supports for children.
• Follow licensing requirements and program curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Location: Huntington Beach, CA Pay: $20-$24 hourly Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday Onsite at School location Benefits:

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Company Paid Training
• Generous Child Care Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement For qualifying employees
• 401K Match For qualifying employees
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities

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.

If you have early childhood education experience and are ready to lead a classroom, apply today to join The Learning Experience as a Lead Teacher.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.