Lead Infant Teacher- Closing Shift

The Learning Experience - Ahwatukee•Phoenix, AZ

17d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

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 leads the daily operation of the classroom, including planning activities and routines, maintaining lesson plans and records, monitoring children's needs and development, and keeping the classroom organized. The Lead Teacher builds positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues; communicates with families about children's days and progress; and supports and mentors developing teachers. The position provides consistent, high-quality early childhood education by implementing TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapting activities to children's developmental needs, and following applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and ratio requirements. It also includes supporting children's daily care needs, participating in training and professional development, and maintaining TLE classroom and curriculum standards. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, onsite at the school in Ahwatukee, Arizona. The listed pay is $17.50–$19 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience.
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.
Ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit on the floor, participate in indoor and outdoor activities, and safely lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Classroom leadership experience.
ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework.

Responsibilities

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.
Lead the daily operation of the classroom.
Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
Monitor individual children's needs and development.
Maintain an organized and prepared classroom.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers; support and mentor developing teachers.
Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress, and respond to questions professionally.
Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership, modeling positive classroom practices and teamwork.
Implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and 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.
Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards, support family engagement and center activities, and provide families with a positive experience.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.