Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Ballantyne-Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

13d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher leads a classroom, provides quality care, and creates engaging learning experiences that support children's learning, play, and growth. The role implements TLE's curriculum, supports children's development, builds relationships with families, guides Assistant Teachers, and maintains a safe and organized classroom. The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, organized, and passionate about early childhood education. The Lead Teacher guides a classroom serving infants, toddlers, preschool, or Pre-K children, plans meaningful learning and play experiences, and works with Assistant Teachers and center leadership to provide a safe, welcoming environment. The position is located in Charlotte, NC (Ballantyne), and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Pay is based on experience and qualifications; benefits are based on eligibility and company offerings.

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.
Understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning practices.
Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
Ability to work well with children, families, and a team.
Must meet North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, including applicable background checks, health requirements, and required training.

Nice To Haves

Classroom leadership experience.
Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or Education coursework.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
Build positive relationships with children and their families.
Plan age-appropriate learning and play activities, classroom routines, and transitions.
Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Keep lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records up to date.
Monitor children's needs and developmental progress.
Keep the classroom clean, organized, and ready for learning.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers, and help support and train teachers as they grow in their roles.
Share updates with families about their child's day, learning, and progress, and respond to questions and concerns professionally.
Work collaboratively with coworkers and center leadership and model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
Follow TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, classroom guidelines, and curriculum standards.
Provide high-quality care, maintain classroom ratios, actively supervise children, and follow applicable safety and licensing requirements.
Adjust activities to children's ages, abilities, and learning needs.
Support daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as needed.
Attend required training and professional development.
Take part in family engagement activities and center events and help families understand what children are learning.