Childcare Lead Teacher - Brand New Center Opening
The Learning Experience•Montgomery Village, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg is hiring Lead Teachers for multiple classrooms as part of our opening team. We are seeking caring and motivated educators for infant, toddler, twos, and preschool programs who are excited to help build a positive school culture from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join a new early childhood center and play a key role in shaping classroom environments, routines, and relationships with families from the very beginning.
Requirements
- Lead Teacher qualified under Maryland childcare regulations preferred
- Must meet Maryland childcare licensing requirements
Nice To Haves
- CDA, Associate’s degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education a plus
- Prior classroom experience with young children preferred
- Strong classroom leadership and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom instruction using developmentally appropriate practices
- Create safe, engaging learning environments that support early development
- Implement curriculum activities that promote social, language, and cognitive growth
- Guide children through structured routines and classroom transitions
- Build strong partnerships with families through consistent communication
- Support assistant teachers and maintain classroom organization
- Ensure compliance with Maryland licensing and safety requirements
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Employee childcare discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
