Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Clarkston, MI
Pay: $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and credentials
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
The Learning Experience - Clarkston is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Preschool Lead Teacher to create an engaging classroom where children build confidence, independence, and the early academic skills they need for kindergarten.
We're looking for an educator who enjoys taking ownership of a classroom, creating meaningful learning experiences, and working collaboratively with families and fellow teachers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily Preschool classroom routines and learning activities
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Create engaging experiences supporting early literacy, math, language, science, creativity, and social-emotional development
- Encourage independence, problem-solving, communication, and positive peer relationships
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and positive guidance
- Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation
- Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous professional preschool, daycare, or childcare experience required
- Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework strongly preferred
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Dependable, nurturing, energetic, and team-oriented
- Must meet applicable Michigan childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $17-$20 per hour, based on experience and credentials
- Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Clarkston and lead a Preschool classroom where children develop confidence, curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.
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 education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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.