Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•Edmond, OK

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 the L.E.A.P. 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 developmentally appropriate learning and play experiences. The Lead Teacher supports children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development while meeting their daily care needs and maintaining applicable licensing, safety, supervision, and classroom standards. The Learning Experience describes its approach as joyful, engaging early education built around six ages and stages of early childhood development. Its curriculum uses hands-on activities, exploration, problem-solving, and classroom characters to help children learn, play, and grow.

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.
Lead the daily operation of the classroom, including activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
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 questions professionally.
Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership, model positive classroom practices, 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, support family engagement and center activities, and provide a professional and welcoming classroom experience.