Job Description

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location: Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
Department: Early Childhood Education- Toddler's (2 1/2-3 Year Old)
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher – Toddlers (2½–3 Year Old's) to join our early childhood education team. This role is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports early learning and growth.

The ideal candidate is a confident classroom leader who enjoys working with toddlers and is committed to fostering independence, curiosity, and foundational learning skills

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities for toddlers (2½–3 years old).
• Create a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Manage daily routines including meals, transitions, rest time, and classroom activities
• Observe, document, and assess developmental milestones and progress
• Communicate regularly with families regarding child development and classroom updates
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers and support staff
• Maintain compliance with licensing, health, and safety standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (Early Childhood Education coursework or degree preferred).
• Experience working with toddlers (2–3 years old) in a childcare or preschool setting required
• Previous experience in a lead teacher or classroom leadership role preferred
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing toddler curriculum and learning activities
• Strong classroom management and positive guidance techniques
• Ability to build a warm, structured, and engaging learning environment
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive early childhood education setting
• Opportunities for career advancement

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting toddlers during a key stage of early development and leading a classroom with care and confidence, we encourage you to apply for this Lead Teacher – Toddlers (2½–3 Year Old's) position.
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 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 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.