Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Bakersfield, CA•Bakersfield, CA

8d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher leads a classroom and supports the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. The role implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and guides Assistant Teachers. The Lead Teacher creates a supportive environment where children are ready to learn, builds positive relationships with children and families, plans age-appropriate learning and play experiences, and supports children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development. The role leads daily classroom operations, maintains lesson plans and records, monitors children’s needs and development, and collaborates with families, teachers, and center leadership. The position implements The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapts activities to children’s ages and abilities, and follows applicable licensing, health, safety, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements. It includes supporting children’s daily care needs, participating in required training and professional development, and maintaining the company’s classroom and curriculum standards. The role is full-time, onsite at the school location in Bakersfield, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $18–$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, and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Help families understand their child’s learning and classroom experience.
Support family engagement and center activities.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.