Lead Teacher - Play-Based ECE (Full-Time)

The Learning Circle; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee childcare discount

Employee incentive/bonus program

Flexible hours

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

The Learning Circle in Missouri is seeking a Full-Time Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our school family. We emphasize play, exploration, and meaningful relationships to help children build confidence, independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a Monday–Friday schedule, with a competitive compensation plan, opportunities to grow, and a collaborative team focused on putting children first.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in ECE or extensive lead teacher experience in a play-based setting.
• 2–5 years of experience with play-based instruction or curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with our play-based philosophy.
• Facilitate learning through purposeful play and hands-on experiences.
• Support children's social-emotional development through modeling, guidance, and instruction.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment encouraging curiosity, independence, and discovery.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and school team.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor development and adapt instruction.
• Communicate professionally with families about development and progress.
• Use effective classroom management and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom per licensing and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Play-based instruction

Lesson plan development

Classroom management

Communication with families

Collaboration

Assessment of development

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Lead Teacher experience

Job description

The Learning Circle in Missouri is seeking a Full-Time Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our school family. We emphasize play, exploration, and meaningful relationships to help children build confidence, independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a Monday–Friday schedule, with a competitive compensation plan, opportunities to grow, and a collaborative team focused on putting children first.