Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, Happy Happens Here. We are more than a childcare center — we are an Academy of Early Education where children are encouraged to learn, play, and grow in a joyful, nurturing, and engaging environment.

We are looking for a passionate, dependable, and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate loves working with children, has strong classroom leadership skills, and is committed to creating a safe, structured, and fun learning environment where children feel supported, confident, and excited to learn.

What makes The Learning Experience different is our unique approach to early childhood education. Through our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum, children learn through hands-on activities, exploration, creativity, problem-solving, early literacy, STEM, social-emotional development, and more. Our lovable characters, including Bubbles the Elephant®, help bring learning to life and make each day meaningful, memorable, and fun.

As a Lead Teacher, you will play an important role in creating that experience for our children and families every day.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage daily classroom routines and activities

Create a warm, safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment

Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using The Learning Experience curriculum

Support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development

Encourage positive behavior through patience, consistency, and respectful communication

Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members

Communicate professionally with parents regarding classroom updates and child development

Maintain a clean, organized, and licensing-compliant classroom

Observe and support children’s progress and individual needs

Guide and support assistant teachers or classroom aides

Follow all health, safety, and center policies

Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a licensed childcare center or early childhood education setting

Prior lead teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred

CDA, TCC, Associate’s Degree, or degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED

Strong classroom management and communication skills

Dependable, patient, nurturing, and professional

Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude

Must meet all state licensing and background check requirements

Why Join The Learning Experience?

Performance reviews every 90 days during your first year

Potential for pay increases based on performance

Benefits available after 90 days of employment

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Paid Time Off: earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families

At The Learning Experience, our teachers help create a place where children feel safe, loved, encouraged, and excited to come to school each day. If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead a classroom with purpose, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to join The Learning Experience as a Lead Teacher.

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.