Lead Teacher: Inspire Safe, Curious Early Learners

The Learning Experience Corp.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience Corp. 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. In this role you will create a nurturing environment, build strong relationships with families, plan age-appropriate activities, and mentor junior staff while upholding

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

The Learning Experience Corp. 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. In this role you will create a nurturing environment, build strong relationships with families, plan age-appropriate activities, and mentor junior staff while upholding