Lead Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience - Sacramento; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Sacramento is hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. You will implement curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging classroom, communicate with families, and provide guidance to Assistant Teachers.

In this role you will build positive relationships, plan age-appropriate activities, monitor development, mentor teachers, and ensure high-quality education in a compliant,

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

• Lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children.
• Implement curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging classroom, communicate with families, and provide guidance to Assistant Teachers.
• 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.
• Lead the daily operation of your classroom, plan activities, routines, and transitions.
• Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Monitor individual children's needs and development.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
• Develop strong relationships with families and your teaching team.
• 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.
• Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
• 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.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework preferred

Child Development coursework 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

Location: Elk Grove, CA Pay: $20-$23 hourly Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday Onsite at School location Benefits:

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Health Insurance

Company Provided Uniforms

Company Paid Training

Generous Child Care Discount

Tuition Reimbursement For qualifying employees

401K Match For qualifying employees

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

The Learning Experience 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.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

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

Takes Ownership

Lead the daily operation of your classroom.

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

Builds Trust

Develop strong relationships with families and your teaching team.

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

Drives Operational Excellence

Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.

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

Elevates the Brand

Represent The Learning Experience and provide a positive experience for families.

Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards

Help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience

Support family engagement and center activities

Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment

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

Physical Requirements

This active classroom role requires the ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor; participate in indoor and outdoor activities; and safely lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.