Benefits:

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Signing bonus

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job purpose

As a Lead Teacher, you are a TLE Happiness classroom coordinator. The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children. This role involves planning and implementing curriculum, supervising assistant teachers, communicating with parents, and ensuring compliance with all state licensing. Uphold the highest standards of safety, learning and engagement within your classroom. This is a unique opportunity to help establish the culture of our new center and offers growth potential for the right candidate.

Duties and responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that support early childhood development across cognitive, social-emotional, and physical domains.

Monitor and document Littler Learners developmental progress, by doing this you will need to understand developmental milestones and why they are so important to reach.

Identify and respond to the individual needs of each child in your care.

Create safe and happy space by ensuring TLE Austin Mueller high standards of clean, safe and organized classrooms so little learners can explore and learn.

Build and maintain positive relationships with families and ensure they are informed and engaged in their child’s learning and development.

Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to foster a supportive, joyful learning environment and center culture. Lead and guide your classroom team to ensure high-quality care and instruction.

Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions.

Qualifications

High School Diploma (Mandatory)

CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate)

Associate’s degree in early childhood education (Preferred)

Be familiar with the Texas minimum standards

Exhibit a patient, welcoming, nurturing attitude with little learners and families.

CPR/First Aide certification

Ability to pass background checks

2+ years of experience in early child education

This will be a highly paced job that requires a Hapy Happens Here attitude.

Working conditions

This is a full-time, hourly position in a licensed childcare environment, providing care and support for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years.

The compensation range for this position is $18–$22 per hour, plus a stipend that is determined by experience.

Competitive health benefits, PTO and Sick leave are offered.

We are currently hiring Lead Teachers for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classroom settings.

Physical requirements

Be able to lift 40 pounds

Be able to walk up and down stairs.

Sit, stand, bend, and interact with children at their level for extended periods.

Be able to sit on the floor for extended time periods.

Perform light cleaning and physical activity related to classroom upkeep.

Direct reports

The Lead Teacher will report to the Assistant Director and/or Center Director

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.