Lead Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience`; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Newark, DE is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our energetic toddler classroom. This role focuses on helping young children develop independence, language, and social-emotional skills through engaging, play-based learning experiences.

You will mentor Assistant Teachers, partner with families, and maintain a structured, nurturing environment that aligns with licensing requirements and center policies.

Qualifications

• Delaware TECE I/II credentials required or preferred.
• Experience leading a toddler classroom preferred.
• Strong understanding of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily activities and routines for the toddler classroom.
• Implement developmentally appropriate lessons using curriculum.
• Foster children's language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
• Create a safe, engaging, and organized classroom environment.
• Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build strong relationships with children and families through ongoing communication.
• Maintain compliance with Delaware licensing regulations and center policies.

Skills

Toddler development

Classroom management

Family communication

Education

Delaware TECE I

Delaware TECE II

Job description

Lead Toddler Teacher

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
• Flexible schedule

Lead Toddler Teacher

Location: The Learning Experience – Newark, DE

Pay: $17–$18 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Lead Toddler Teacher – Help Little Learners Grow with Confidence

The Learning Experience – Newark is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our energetic toddler classroom. This role is perfect for an educator who enjoys helping young children build independence, language, and social-emotional skills through engaging, play-based learning experiences.

As the Lead Toddler Teacher, you'll create a structured, nurturing classroom while partnering with families and mentoring Assistant Teachers to ensure every child receives exceptional care and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily activities and routines for the toddler classroom
• Implement developmentally appropriate lessons using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Foster children's language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
• Create a safe, engaging, and organized classroom environment
• Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build strong relationships with children and families through ongoing communication
• Maintain compliance with Delaware licensing regulations and center policies

Qualifications

• Delaware TECE I and TECE II credentials required
• Previous experience leading a toddler classroom preferred
• Strong understanding of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17–$18 per hour
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for career advancement

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.