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

Floater Teacher (Lead Qualified) – $16–$18/hr | Full-Time Location: The Learning Experience – Newark, DE
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time
Pay: $17–$20 per hour

About the Role

The Learning Experience – Newark, DE is seeking a Lead-Qualified Floater Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This role supports multiple classrooms (Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool) and is ideal for a flexible, skilled educator who enjoys variety and making an impact across the entire school.

Our program focuses on early academics, social-emotional growth, and hands-on learning in a joyful, structured environment.

What You’ll Do

• Step into different classrooms (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) as needed
  
  
• Lead and support classrooms in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate way
  
  
• Implement The Learning Experience L.E.A.P. Curriculum across age groups
  
  
• Support early literacy, math, social skills, creativity, and problem-solving
  
  
• Maintain strong communication with families and team members
  
  
• Ensure compliance with Delaware licensing and center policies
  
  
• Support daily routines including transitions, meals, rest time, and activities
  
  
• Partner with leadership and teaching teams to maintain high-quality programming
  
  

Qualifications (Lead Qualified Required)

• TECE 1 & TECE 2 required (Delaware Early Care & Education)
  
  
• High school diploma or GED required; CDA or ECE coursework strongly preferred
  
  
• At least 6 months of classroom experience (1+ year preferred)
  
  
• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
  
  
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $17–$20/hr
  
  
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
  
  
• Paid training and professional development
  
  
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
  
  
• Employee childcare discount
  
  
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

Compensation: $16.00 - $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.

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.