Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience Corp - Mesa, AZ is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide daily classroom operations for preschool and pre-K children. You will plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons, support social-emotional growth, and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Responsibilities include observing and documenting child progress, implementing a structured curriculum, and adapting activities to diverse learning needs. You'll communicate regularly with families, model best practices for assistant teachers, ensure classroom safety and cleanliness, and participate in team meetings and ongoing training to support high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons aligned to center curriculum
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Support children's social, emotional, and academic development
• Observe, assess, and document child progress and milestones
• Communicate regularly with families about child progress and classroom activities
• Model best practices and provide guidance to assistant teachers
• Implement health, safety, and cleanliness procedures in the classroom
• Adapt activities and instruction to diverse learning needs and styles
• Collaborate with colleagues in meetings and planning sessions
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

Required Skills

• Lesson planning for early childhood education
• Classroom management for young children
• Child development knowledge (preschool/pre-K)
• Observation and documentation of child progress
• Parent and family communication
• Curriculum implementation for early learners
• Behavior guidance and positive reinforcement
• Health, safety, and sanitation procedures in childcare
• Collaboration and teamwork in school settings
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication