Lead Teacher- infant

The Learning Experience - Graham, WA•Graham, WA

9d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Teacher to lead an infant classroom and support infants’ learning and development. The role implements the L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, maintains a safe, engaging, and organized classroom, communicates with families, and guides Assistant Teachers. The teacher supports children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development while providing appropriate daily care and following applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and ratio requirements. The role also includes required training and professional development and helping families have a positive experience with the center.

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 required.
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, and participate in indoor and outdoor activities; and safely lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

Nice To Haves

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

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 lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
Monitor individual children's needs and development.
Maintain an organized and prepared classroom.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers, and mentor developing teachers.
Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress, and respond to family questions professionally.
Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership; model 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, help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience, and support family engagement and center activities.
Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.