Preschool Lead Teacher - New Center Opening

The Learning Experience`; Frederick (MD); 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) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Lake Linganore, MD is opening soon, and we are looking for a Preschool Lead Teacher to help build our school from the very beginning. This is a unique opportunity to establish classroom culture, mentor fellow educators, and create meaningful learning experiences for preschoolers preparing for kindergarten.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make an impact from day one, we'd love to welcome you to our founding team.

Qualifications

• Must be Preschool Teacher qualified under Maryland Office of Child Care regulations
• Previous experience leading a preschool classroom preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Dependable, collaborative, and passionate about early childhood education

Responsibilities

• Lead a preschool classroom focused on kindergarten readiness and whole-child development
• Implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Foster children's language, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional growth through hands-on learning
• Create a structured, safe, and welcoming classroom environment where every child can thrive
• Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers to maintain a consistent, high-quality classroom experience
• Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and developmental updates
• Maintain compliance with Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing requirements and health and safety standards

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Passion for early childhood education

Education

Preschool Teacher qualified under Maryland OCC regulations

Experience leading a preschool classroom

Job description

Preschool Lead Teacher – New Center Opening

Location: The Learning Experience – Lake Linganore, MD

Pay: $17–$19 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Lake Linganore is opening soon, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Preschool Lead Teacher to help build our school from the very beginning. This is a unique opportunity to establish classroom culture, mentor fellow educators, and create meaningful learning experiences for preschoolers preparing for kindergarten.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make an impact from day one, we'd love to welcome you to our founding team.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Lead a preschool classroom focused on kindergarten readiness and whole-child development
• Implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Foster children's language, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional growth through hands-on learning
• Create a structured, safe, and welcoming classroom environment where every child can thrive
• Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers to maintain a consistent, high-quality classroom experience
• Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and developmental updates
• Maintain compliance with Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing requirements and health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Must be Preschool Teacher qualified under Maryland Office of Child Care regulations
• Previous experience leading a preschool classroom preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Dependable, collaborative, and passionate about early childhood education

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17–$19 per hour
• Opportunity to join the founding team of a brand-new school
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment