Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•Hackensack, NJ

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 TLE’s L.E.A.P. 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 managing classroom activities, routines, transitions, records, and assessments. The Lead Teacher collaborates with families, teachers, and center leadership, follows applicable childcare licensing and safety requirements, and supports children’s daily care needs as appropriate. The Learning Experience describes its early education approach as joyful, engaging, and hands-on, focused on the six ages and stages of early childhood development. The role is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Compensation is $17.00–$18.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.

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, and respond to their questions professionally.
Work collaboratively 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.