Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience Corp - Mesa, AZ•Mesa, AZ

4d•$17 - $18

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 involves planning age-appropriate learning and play experiences, supporting children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development, and maintaining classroom routines, records, and organization. The Lead Teacher builds relationships with families and the teaching team, implements TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, follows applicable childcare licensing and safety requirements, and supports children's daily care needs as appropriate. This is an active classroom role requiring supervision of children by sight and sound, participation in indoor and outdoor activities, and the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and safely lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

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 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®.
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.