Part-Time Lead CLOSING Teacher

The Learning Experience; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

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. This role requires strong classroom leadership and collaboration with the teaching team at our Alpharetta location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the 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.
• 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.
• Represent The Learning Experience and provide a positive experience for families.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organization

Knowledge of child development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms


• Paid time off


• Employee discounts

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.