Preschool Lead Teacher
About The Position
The Learning Experience - Manassas City is hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and create engaging learning experiences that help young children become confident, curious, and independent learners. The role focuses on developing early academic skills, friendships, creativity, social-emotional skills, and kindergarten readiness through hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning. The teacher leads classroom routines, implements The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum, observes and documents children's progress, guides Assistant Teachers, and builds relationships with families. The position requires maintaining a safe, organized, engaging classroom and following Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- Previous professional preschool or early childhood classroom experience.
- Strong understanding of preschool development and kindergarten readiness.
- Experience planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Creative, patient, dependable, and organized.
- Must meet applicable Virginia Lead Teacher qualifications, background screening, and regulatory requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Previous Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily preschool classroom routines and learning activities.
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
- Create learning experiences that support literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development.
- Encourage children's independence, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships.
- Support kindergarten readiness through hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning.
- Use positive behavior guidance and maintain consistent classroom routines.
- Observe and document children's developmental progress.
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom.
- Follow Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance for eligible employees
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Vision insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) with available company match
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance for eligible employees
- Employee discounts, including employee childcare discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
