Lead Teacher

Learning Experience Corp; River Vale (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Early Childhood Academic childcare center as a Lead Teacher, focused on creating joyful learning experiences for children from infancy to preschool. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a lead teacher within a childcare center.
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Ensure clean, safe, and organized classrooms.
• Build relationships and communication with families.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in ECE

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits:

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

Role: Lead Teacher
Compensation: $16-19 per hour
Benefits: Monday – Friday (no weekends), Benefits, Uniforms, Childcare Discount, Training

Join our happy Early Childhood Academic childcare center as an Lead Teacher! Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
We believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom setting utilizes the latest technology materials, and resources to allow children to “learn, play, and grow.”
• Opportunities for Growth: We offer ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals as an educator.
• Compensation: Competitive healthcare benefits, premium compensation, and performance bonuses

Key Responsibilities:

• Create fun learning by executing engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Create safe & happy spaces by ensuring TLE standards of clean, safe, and organized classrooms where Little Learners can explore and learn.
• Monitor growth and development through an understanding of key milestones and celebrating their progress.
• Build relationships and communication with families and share daily updates and cheerful moments via our mobile app.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a supportive and happy learning environment.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience as a lead teacher within a childcare center.
• Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree (preferred) or High school diploma/GED (required).
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.