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The Learning ExperienceOwens Cross Roads, AL, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026
💰 $30,000/yr($24,000/yr – $30,000/yr)
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Lead Teacher – Toddlers / Interim Infant Lead Teacher
Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Department: Early Childhood Education
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Early Childhood Education
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to support our early childhood education program. This role will primarily lead a toddler classroom while also providing interim support in our infant program as needed.
The ideal candidate is a nurturing and confident educator who can create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children while adapting to the needs of different classrooms. This position requires strong classroom leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and early learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a toddler classroom by creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Establish consistent classroom routines that encourage learning, independence, and confidence.
- Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress and milestones.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding children’s growth, development, and classroom experiences.
- Provide interim classroom leadership and support within the infant program as needed.
- Support infant care routines, including feeding, diapering, soothing, and responsive caregiving.
- Supervise and collaborate with assistant teachers and classroom support staff.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with toddlers and/or infants in a childcare or early childhood education setting required.
- Previous experience as a Lead Teacher or classroom leader preferred.
- Strong understanding of child development, responsive caregiving, and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt and provide quality care in different classroom settings.
Preferred Skills
- Experience leading a toddler classroom.
- Experience supporting infant care and development.
- Strong classroom management and positive guidance techniques.
- Ability to mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Supportive and collaborative teaching team
- Professional development opportunities
- Positive early childhood learning environment
- Opportunities for career growth
Apply Today
If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences for young children, we encourage you to apply for this Lead Teacher – Toddlers / Interim Infant Lead Teacher position.
Join our team and help provide a strong foundation for children’s growth, development, and lifelong learning.
Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
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.
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