Preschool Lead Teacher

Job description

Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.

Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.

We believe in taking care of the teachers that take care of our children and families. These are a few of our industry-leading benefits you will enjoy as a member of our team at The Learning Experience:

• Supportive Team: Our team wants YOU to have a 5 star experience. You'll have engaged managers and an uplifting and supportive work environment.
• Reliable scheduling: Enjoy a consistent schedule with evenings and weekends free.
• Teachers get to teach: We have an evening cleaning crew so our team can focus on the importance of their learning environments and children.
• Up to 17 paid days off during your first year
• Medical benefit options
• Paid training and continued education benefits
• Generous employee referral bonuses

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• 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 Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 1 years of childcare teaching experience.
• Must meet state specific requirements for the role- education and qualifications must be current in MERIT
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• A current MERIT record is required for these positions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance options
• PTO
• 401K
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Accepts Subsidy and CCA

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Portable Background Check (MERIT) (Required)
• 30 Hour Child Care Basic training course (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• MERIT account with verified education and credentials (Required)
• Portable Background Check (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lacey, WA 98516 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lacey, WA 98516: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person