Lead Teacher: Nurture Young Minds & Build Bright Futures

The Learning Experience; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Davenport, FL is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom for infants through Pre-K, implementing the LEAP Curriculum and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

You will lead daily activities, plan lessons, monitor development, and mentor Assistant Teachers while communicating with families about progress and learning experiences. This is a hands-on role focused on growth, safety, and collaboration with center leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 18+ years old.
• Previous childcare/early childhood education experience required.
• Classroom leadership experience preferred.
• ECE or Education coursework preferred; licensing requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the daily operation of the classroom; plan activities and routines.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Monitor individual children's needs and development; keep an organized classroom.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
• Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress.
• Respond to family questions professionally; collaborate with center leadership.
• Model positive classroom practices and teamwork; mentor developing teachers.
• Implement LEAP Curriculum; adapt activities to age and needs.
• Follow licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements; maintain ratios.
• Support daily care needs (feeding, diapering, toileting) as appropriate.
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organization

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE / Child Development coursework preferred

Job description

The Learning Experience in Davenport, FL is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom for infants through Pre-K, implementing the LEAP Curriculum and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

You will lead daily activities, plan lessons, monitor development, and mentor Assistant Teachers while communicating with families about progress and learning experiences. This is a hands-on role focused on growth, safety, and collaboration with center leadership.