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
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
