🌟 Lead Teacher – Toddler Classroom (Ages 1–2) Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia Schedule: 9am–6pm, Monday–Friday (full availability required) Compensation: $16–$18/hr, based on experience

Lead Our Toddler Classroom With Heart and Purpose

We’re seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Lead Teacher to guide our Toddler classroom. If you’re passionate about early development, love supporting little ones as they build independence, and enjoy creating hands‑on learning experiences, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

What You’ll Do

Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities

Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment

Support daily care routines, including diapering, feeding, and smooth transitions

Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and fellow staff

Observe, document, and communicate developmental progress and classroom behaviors

Model professionalism, positivity, and leadership within the classroom community

What We’re Looking For

Experience working with toddlers (ages 1–2), preferably in a lead role

Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset

Flexibility to work within the center’s 7:00 AM–6:00 PM operating hours

Education in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus

Has or will obtain the 15‑hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification (free) before orientation day

Has or will obtain First Aid/CPR certification

A nurturing, patient, and energetic approach to early learning

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Supportive, team‑focused environment

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth

A meaningful role where you help shape foundational early‑learning skills

This position is subject to all applicable state licensing requirements.

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.