Lead Teacher

Responsive recruiter **Benefits:** - Bonus based on performance - Free food & snacks - Free uniforms - Opportunity for advancement - Paid time off - Training & development # Lead Teacher – Toddlers / Interim Infant Lead Teacher **Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama** **Department:** Early Childhood Education **Job Type:** Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced **Lead Teacher** to support our early childhood education program. This role will primarily lead a **toddler classroom** while also providing **interim support in our infant program** as needed. The ideal candidate is a nurturing and confident educator who can create a **safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment** for young children while adapting to the needs of different classrooms. This position requires strong classroom leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and early learning experiences. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage a toddler classroom by creating a **safe, structured, and nurturing environment**. - Plan and implement **age-appropriate curriculum and learning experiences**. - Support children’s **social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development**. - Establish consistent classroom routines that encourage learning, independence, and confidence. - Observe, assess, and document children’s **developmental progress and milestones**. - Communicate regularly with families regarding children’s growth, development, and classroom experiences. - Provide **interim classroom leadership and support within the infant program** as needed. - Support infant care routines, including feeding, diapering, soothing, and responsive caregiving. - Supervise and collaborate with assistant teachers and classroom support staff. - Maintain compliance with **health, safety, and licensing requirements**. - Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities. Qualifications - **High School Diploma or equivalent required.** - Experience working with **toddlers and/or infants in a childcare or early childhood education setting required**. - Previous experience as a **Lead Teacher or classroom leader preferred**. - Strong understanding of **child development, responsive caregiving, and developmentally appropriate practices**. - Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. - Ability to adapt and provide quality care in different classroom settings. Preferred Skills - Experience leading a toddler classroom. - Experience supporting infant care and development. - Strong classroom management and positive guidance techniques. - Ability to mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers. - CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). What We Offer - Competitive pay - Supportive and collaborative teaching team - Professional development opportunities - Positive early childhood learning environment - Opportunities for career growth Apply Today If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences for young children, we encourage you to apply for this **Lead Teacher – Toddlers / Interim Infant Lead Teacher** position. Join our team and help provide a strong foundation for children’s growth, development, and lifelong learning. Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour ## The Learning Experience 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 educatio…