Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•Papillion, NE

21h

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. The role provides consistent, high-quality early childhood education through implementation of TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®. The Lead Teacher plans age-appropriate learning and play experiences, supports children's development, and adapts activities to their ages, abilities, and developmental needs. The role also includes children's daily care as appropriate, compliance with state childcare licensing and safety requirements, and participation in required training and professional development. The Learning Experience describes its early education approach as joyful, engaging, and fun. Its curriculum focuses on six ages and stages of early childhood development and uses hands-on activities to encourage children to explore and solve problems at their own pace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, 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.

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 children's curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Lead the daily operation of the classroom, including planning and organizing activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
Monitor individual children's needs and development, and keep the classroom organized and prepared.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress, and respond professionally to questions.
Collaborate with teachers and center leadership, model positive classroom practices and teamwork, and 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, and create a professional and welcoming classroom environment.