Lead Teacher - Daycare & Preschool

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Lead Teacher- Daycare & Preschool

Location: The Learning Experience- East Brunswick, NJ

Pay: $17-$18 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience- East Brunswick is seeking a caring and energetic Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team and lead a classroom of 2-year-old children.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced daycare or preschool teacher who enjoys helping young children build language, independence, confidence, and social skills. You'll create a structured and nurturing classroom where children learn through play, exploration, and positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines and learning experiences for 2-year-old children
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging activities through art, music, movement, sensory play, stories, and hands-on learning
• Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and positive peer interactions
• Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
• Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom
• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood education experience preferred
• Experience working with toddlers or 2-year-old children strongly preferred
• Previous Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience is a plus
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and energetic
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to meet New Jersey childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17-$18 per hour, based on experience
• 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- East Brunswick and lead a classroom where 2-year-olds can build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

The Learning Experience- East Brunswick

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.