Lead Toddler Teacher - Shape Young Minds & Grow

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

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,