Preschool Lead Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

The Learning Experience – Banning Lewis Ranch | 6585 Issaquah Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour (based on experience & credentials)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time | No Weekends
Sign On Bonus: $300-$500 based on credentials and schedule 

We are seeking a confident, experienced Pre-K Lead Teacher to lead our 4–5-year-old classroom with a strong focus on kindergarten readiness, structure, and positive classroom culture.

The Learning Experience Banning Lewis Ranch serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years and is proud to be a NAC-accredited and Colorado Shines Level 4 early education academy. We use a proprietary, research-based curriculum designed to support the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

This is a leadership classroom role for an educator who is organized, engaging, and passionate about helping children thrive in their final preschool year.

Why Join The Learning Experience?

We believe great teachers deserve strong support, real respect, and meaningful benefits. We provide a stable, well-resourced environment where educators can grow, lead, and build lasting impact.

We offer:

• Competitive pay: $18.00–$21.00/hour
  
  
• Health and dental insurance
  
  
• 401(k) with employer matching
  
  
• Paid Time Off (80 hours)
  
  
• Paid holidays
  
  
• Paid in-service/professional development days
  
  
• Ongoing growth and advancement opportunities
  
  

What You’ll Do

As our Pre-K Lead Teacher, you will:

• Lead and manage a classroom of 4–5-year-old children
  
  
• Implement developmentally appropriate, engaging curriculum
  
  
• Prepare children for kindergarten academically, socially, and emotionally
  
  
• Create a structured, nurturing, and positive classroom environment
  
  
• Observe, assess, and document children’s progress
  
  
• Communicate professionally and consistently with families
  
  
• Mentor and support assistant teachers
  
  
• Maintain compliance with Colorado licensing, health & safety standards, and center policies
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Preschool or Pre-K Teacher (ages 4–5 strongly preferred)
  
  
• Strong classroom management and leadership skills
  
  
• Solid understanding of early childhood development and best practices
  
  
• Professional communication with children, families, and team members
  
  
• Dependability, punctuality, and high standards of care
  
  
• Ability to meet Colorado licensing requirements, including required trainings and certifications
  
  
• Colorado Shines PDIS Credential (3.0): Level 2 or higher preferred
  
  
• Must pass all required background checks and health screenings
  
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and participate in active classroom duties (sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, floor time with children)
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a dedicated early childhood professional who values structure, quality, and positive classroom culture, we’d love to meet you.

 Call or Text: (719) 559-5545
Email: banninglewisranch@tlechildcare.com Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 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.

 

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 u