Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama 35763
Company: The Learning Experience
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team at The Learning Experience. In this role, you will lead a classroom of 4–5-year-old children, creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where children build confidence, develop school readiness skills, and discover a lifelong love of learning.
At The Learning Experience, Happy Happens Here® isn't just a motto—it's the foundation of everything we do. We're looking for an educator who is committed to helping children learn, play, grow, and thrive while fostering their academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Employee discount
- Referral program
- State-of-the-art classrooms with engaging learning materials and technology
- The opportunity to implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences for preschool children (4–5 years old).
- Create a welcoming, safe, and organized classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and independence.
- Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through play-based learning.
- Prepare children for kindergarten by promoting early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social skills.
- Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress.
- Build positive relationships and communicate regularly with families regarding children's growth and classroom activities.
- Supervise, mentor, and support assistant teachers and classroom staff.
- Maintain classroom records and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing requirements.
- Collaborate with center leadership and fellow educators to provide an exceptional early learning experience.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 6 months of professional childcare or teaching experience required.
- Previous classroom leadership or Lead Teacher experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet all applicable state licensing requirements.
Preferred Skills
- Experience implementing preschool curriculum in an early childhood setting.
- Strong classroom management and positive guidance techniques.
- Ability to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Why Join The Learning Experience?
At The Learning Experience, we believe every child deserves a joyful start to their educational journey. We invest in our teachers by providing the training, resources, and support needed to build rewarding careers while making a lasting impact on children's lives.
If you're passionate about preparing preschoolers for their next educational milestone, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and join The Learning Experience, where Happy Happens Here® every day!