Lead Preschool Teacher
Join our HAPPY Early Childhood Academic Childcare Center as a Lead Preschool Teacher!
Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to LEARN, PLAY and GROW.
We believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.
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.
What We Offer:
- State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom setting utilizes the latest technology, materials, and resources to allow children to “learn, play, and grow.”
- Opportunities for Growth: We offer ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals as an educator.
- Compensation: Competitive healthcare benefits, premium compensation, and performance bonuses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create fun learning by executing engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
- Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
- Create safe & happy spaces by ensuring TLE standards of clean, safe, and organized classrooms where Little Learners can learn, play, and grow.
- Monitor growth and development through an understanding of key milestones and celebrating their progress.
- Build relationships and communication with families and share daily updates and cheerful moments via our mobile app.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a supportive and happy learning environment.
- 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.
- 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+ years’ experience as a lead teacher within a childcare center or at least 6 months of professional teaching experience preferred
- Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree (preferred) or High school diploma/GED required.
- Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
- Proven track record working with children in a preschool, daycare or school setting.
- CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person - St. Peters, MO