What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Toddler Teacher position at The Learning Experience #217?
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:
· Free childcare *some limitations apply
· Up to 16 paid days off during your first year: 4 paid wellness days, one week of paid vacation, 7 paid holidays
· Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
· Paid sick time
· Medical benefit reimbursement program
· Paid training and continued education benefits
· 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:
- 2 year of professional teaching experience preferred. At least 1 year of professional teaching experience required
- Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree preferred. ECE Initial Certificate preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
