Job Description

Benefits:

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

Lead Teachers – Brand New Center Opening
Location: The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg, MD
Pay: $17–$20 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg is hiring Lead Teachers for multiple classrooms as part of our opening team. We are seeking caring and motivated educators for infant, toddler, twos, and preschool programs who are excited to help build a positive school culture from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new early childhood center and play a key role in shaping classroom environments, routines, and relationships with families from the very beginning.

Available Classrooms

• Infant (6 weeks–12 months)
• Toddler (12–24 months)
• Twos (2-year-old classroom)
• Preschool (3–5 years)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom instruction using developmentally appropriate practices
• Create safe, engaging learning environments that support early development
• Implement curriculum activities that promote social, language, and cognitive growth
• Guide children through structured routines and classroom transitions
• Build strong partnerships with families through consistent communication
• Support assistant teachers and maintain classroom organization
• Ensure compliance with Maryland licensing and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher qualified under Maryland childcare regulations preferred
• CDA, Associate’s degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education a plus
• Prior classroom experience with young children preferred
• Strong classroom leadership and communication skills
• Must meet Maryland childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $17–$20 based on education and experience
• Opportunity to join a founding teaching team
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative school culture
• Employee childcare discount

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Gaithersburg and help launch a new school where children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 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.

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.

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.