Lead Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience•Clovis, CA

7d•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 the L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and guides Assistant Teachers. The role provides consistent, high-quality early childhood education while following state childcare licensing, health, safety, supervision, and classroom-ratio requirements. The franchise is independently owned and operated; applications go directly to the franchisee, which makes all hiring decisions.

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 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 that support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
Lead the daily operation of the classroom, including planning and organizing activities, routines, and transitions.
Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, records, and an organized, prepared classroom.
Monitor individual children's needs and development.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers; model positive classroom practices and teamwork, and support and mentor developing teachers.
Communicate professionally with families about children's days, development, and progress, and respond to questions.
Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership.
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.
Help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience.