Lead Toddler Teacher
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Overview
Job Description
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Lead Teacher- Toddler Classroom (Ages 1-2)
Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia
Schedule: 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday (full availability required)
Compensation: $16-$18/hr, based on experience
Lead Our Toddler Classroom With Heart and Purpose
We're seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Lead Teacher to guide our Toddler classroom. If you're passionate about early development, love supporting little ones as they build independence, and enjoy creating hands‑on learning experiences, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.
What You'll Do
Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment
Support daily care routines, including diapering, feeding, and smooth transitions
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and fellow staff
Observe, document, and communicate developmental progress and classroom behaviors
Model professionalism, positivity, and leadership within the classroom community
What We're Looking For
Experience working with toddlers (ages 1-2), preferably in a lead role
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset
Flexibility to work within the center's 7:00 AM-6:00 PM operating hours
Education in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus
Has or will obtain the 15‑hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification (free) before orientation day
Has or will obtain First Aid/CPR certification
A nurturing, patient, and energetic approach to early learning
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Supportive, team‑focused environment
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth
A meaningful role where you help shape foundational early‑learning skills
This position is subject to all applicable state licensing requirements.
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
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- Columbia, SC
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.
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