Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Manassas; Manassas (VA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

The Learning Experience Corp. in Manassas, VA 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 provide guidance to Assistant Teachers. This is a full-time role with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience required.
• Classroom leadership experience preferred.
• ECE or Education coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills.
• Must meet state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Guide and mentor Assistant Teachers.
• Lead daily operation of the classroom.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Communication

Organization

Team mentorship

Relationship building

Formation

High school diploma or GED

ECE or Education coursework preferred

Description du poste

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Location: Manassas, VA

Pay: $16-$18 an hour

Job Type: Full-Time

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.