Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•Davenport, FL

3d•Onsite

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. This active classroom role involves supervising children by sight and sound, leading classroom routines and activities, supporting children’s daily care needs, and helping ensure a positive experience for families. The role is located at 45690 US HWY 27, Davenport, FL 33897, with an open-availability schedule between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $16.25–$18.00 per hour. The Learning Experience provides joyful, engaging early education focused on six ages and stages of early childhood development. Its curriculum uses hands-on activities to encourage children to explore and solve problems at their own pace, supported by nurturing teachers and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
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 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 as required.
Monitor individual children's needs and development.
Keep the classroom organized and prepared.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress, and respond to their questions professionally.
Collaborate 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, support family engagement and center activities, and create a professional, welcoming classroom environment.