Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience - Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Help or transport service

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Charlotte is hiring a Toddler Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of children from infants to Pre-K. You will implement the curriculum, maintain a safe, engaging space, communicate with families, and mentor assistants.

The role requires carrying out curriculum with fidelity, maintaining classroom routines, and ensuring staff supervision and professional development. Join a team focused on high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required per state regulations.
• 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

• Create a safe, supportive classroom where children feel ready to learn.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
• Lead the daily operation of the classroom.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE / Child Development coursework preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance

Location: Charlotte, NC

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday - 9AM - 6PM

The Learning Experience is hiring a Toddler Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children.

The 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.