Lead Teacher - Sign on bonus

The Learning Experience - Charlotte, NC -Mt. Holly Huntersville Rd.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Opportunities for advancement

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Charlotte, NC is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to lead a nurturing, safe classroom and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction. You will implement curriculum, supervise staff, and build strong relationships with families to support children's growth.

We offer comprehensive benefits, a signing bonus, and opportunities for professional development and advancement in a collaborative center culture.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field.
• At least six months of professional teaching experience; one year preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage a classroom.
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for young children.
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to meet state childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Take ownership of the daily operation, organization, and overall success of your classroom.
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences that support children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
• Plan and facilitate engaging classroom activities while ensuring curriculum expectations are consistently met.
• Support each child's individual needs, developmental milestones, routines, and learning goals.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, communication, creativity, and positive social interactions.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure all required teacher-to-child ratios are followed at all times.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to Assistant Teachers and other classroom staff.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, coworkers, and center leadership.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's daily experiences, developmental milestones, accomplishments, and classroom activities through our mobile app and personal conversations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Follow all center policies and procedures as well as applicable state licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Complete required classroom documentation, assessments, lesson plans, and other records accurately and on time.
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to a professional, supportive, and team-oriented center culture.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus

Lead Teacher – $500 Sign-On Bonus

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team!

At The Learning Experience, you have the opportunity to create a positive, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where “happy happens here” is not just a motto but a way of life.

We are looking for a Lead Teacher who is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education while creating a classroom where children feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to learn.

As a Lead Teacher, you will take an active leadership role in your classroom by implementing curriculum, maintaining a safe and organized learning environment, supporting children's developmental needs, communicating with families, and working collaboratively with your teaching team.

What We Offer

• $500 Sign-On Bonus**
• Competitive pay and benefits
• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom settings utilize technology, materials, and resources that allow children to learn, explore, play, and grow in a safe and stimulating environment.
• Opportunities for Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways are available to help you continue growing as an early childhood educator.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for advancement within The Learning Experience

As a Lead Teacher, You Will

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Take ownership of the daily operation, organization, and overall success of your classroom.
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences that support children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
• Plan and facilitate engaging classroom activities while ensuring curriculum expectations are consistently met.
• Support each child's individual needs, developmental milestones, routines, and learning goals.
• Encourage independence, curiosity, communication, creativity, and positive social interactions.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure all required teacher-to-child ratios are followed at all times.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to Assistant Teachers and other classroom staff.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, coworkers, and center leadership.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's daily experiences, developmental milestones, accomplishments, and classroom activities through our mobile app and personal conversations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Follow all center policies and procedures as well as applicable state licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Complete required classroom documentation, assessments, lesson plans, and other records accurately and on time.
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to a professional, supportive, and team-oriented center culture.

Lead Teacher Requirements

Applicants MUST meet the following requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field is REQUIRED.
• Previous professional experience working with children in a licensed early childhood education or childcare setting.
• At least six months of professional teaching experience required; one year or more preferred.
• Ability to successfully lead and manage a classroom.
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for young children.
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Dependable, professional, patient, energetic, compassionate, and creative.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, teachers, and center leadership.
• Ability to meet all applicable state childcare licensing requirements.

Lead Teacher Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement
• $500 Sign-On Bonus**

If you are a qualified early childhood educator who is ready to take the lead in creating a classroom where children can learn, play, grow, and thrive, we would love to meet you.

**Sign-on bonus is subject to applicable eligibility requirements and terms.