VPK Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•Winter Garden, FL

13d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Do you want to be a part of the HAPPIEST place on earth? The Learning Experience of Horizon West is seeking passionate and happy educators to join our family! From the moment you walk through our doors, you will see why we are known for our "family atmosphere" and why we always say HAPPY HAPPENS HERE! VPK Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a positive difference in the life of a child, their families, and the communities we serve. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a compassionate attitude and a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning. Working at The Learning Experience of Horizon West is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be a part of something truly special! After all, HAPPY HAPPENS HERE! Explore our Facebook page to see the fun and happiness that you could be a part of! https://www.facebook.com/TheLearningExperienceHorizonWest/ (Right click and open in a new tab) Join our HAPPY family and help shape the future, one child at a time! At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff. At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

Requirements

At least 3 - 5 years of professional teaching experience (Required)
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related degree or CDA (Required)
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
CPR and First Aid Certification (Required)
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (Required)
Must meet all state specific guidelines and certifications for the role

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, working with children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
Plan and present effective lesson plans (teacher manuals provided each month) and teaching strategies for students.
Utilize a variety/range of learning modalities in each lesson.
Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play, learn and grow.
Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.