Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Lead Teacher for our HAPPY Early Childhood Academic childcare center. You will create engaging, age-appropriate lessons, maintain safe classrooms, and monitor growth while building strong relationships with families via daily updates.

Join a team that values development, collaboration, and a joyful learning environment for Little Learners from infancy to preschool.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree in ECE preferred.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• 2+ years’ lead teacher experience in childcare.
• Ability to meet local childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized classrooms.
• Monitor children's growth and milestones.
• Communicate with families via the mobile app and updates.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a happy learning environment.

Skills

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Family communication

Age-appropriate activities

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in ECE or related degree (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

Join our HAPPY Early Childhood Academic childcare center as a 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.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent; Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree (preferred)
• 18 years of age or older
• 2+ years' experience as a lead teacher within a childcare center.
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.

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.