Lead Toddler Teacher- Closing Shift

The Learning Experience - Ahwatukee; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; 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

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Company Provided Uniforms

Company Paid Training

Generous Child Care Discount

Tuition Reimbursement For qualifying员工

401K Match For qualifying employees

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Ahwatukee is seeking 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, and communicate with families.

You will also lead daily operations, mentor assistants, plan activities, monitor progress, and ensure licensing, health, and safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; state requirements may apply.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in childcare/preschool 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 state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspires happiness and builds a safe, supportive classroom.
• Lead daily operation of the classroom.
• Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Monitor individual children's needs and development.
• Guide and mentor Assistant Teachers.
• Communicate with families about day, development, and progress.
• Ensure licensing, health, and safety requirements are followed.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE 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: Ahwatukee, AZ Pay: $16.50-$19 hourly Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday onsite at School location

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.