Part-Time Lead CLOSING Teacher

The Learning Experience #328; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience #328 in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom across infant to Pre-K and guide assistants. You will implement curriculum, ensure safety, and communicate with families to support development.

You’ll manage daily activities, plan lessons, monitor child progress, and mentor junior teachers while upholding licensing standards and a positive classroom culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and state licensing compliance.
• Experience in early childhood education and classroom leadership is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the classroom and oversee activities and routines.
• Plan age-appropriate learning experiences and maintain lesson plans and records.
• Build positive relationships with children and families and mentor assistants.
• Ensure safety, health, and supervision in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Adapt activities to each child’s needs and support emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework preferred

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.