Job Description

Benefits:

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

Location: The Learning Experience - Manassas City, VA

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM or 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Preschool Teacher who loves helping young children become confident, curious, and independent learners?

The Learning Experience - Manassas City is hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher to create engaging learning experiences that build early academic skills, friendships, creativity, and kindergarten readiness.

We're looking for a passionate educator who enjoys leading a classroom, supporting children's development, and building meaningful relationships with families.

As a Preschool Lead Teacher, you'll take ownership of your classroom while helping children develop the skills and confidence they need for their next stage of learning.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily preschool classroom routines and learning activities
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging experiences supporting literacy, math, science, language, creativity, and social-emotional development
• Encourage independence, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships
• Support kindergarten readiness through hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning
• Use positive behavior guidance and maintain consistent classroom routines
• Observe and document children's developmental progress
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom
• Follow Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Previous professional preschool or early childhood classroom experience required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred, but not required
• Previous Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of preschool development and kindergarten readiness
• Experience planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities
• Strong classroom management, communication, and teamwork skills
• Creative, patient, dependable, and organized
• Must meet applicable Virginia Lead Teacher qualifications, background screening, and regulatory requirements

What We Offer

• $18.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Available shifts: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM or 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with available company match
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Preschool Teacher who loves creating engaging learning experiences and helping children prepare for kindergarten, we'd love to meet you!

Join The Learning Experience - Manassas City and help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $18.00 - $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.