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Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/5/2027
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  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
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The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children.
The Lead Teacher implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and provides guidance to Assistant Teachers.
What You'll Do
Inspires Happiness
Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
  • Build positive relationships with children and families
  • Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences
  • Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
  • Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence
Takes Ownership
Lead the daily operation of your classroom.
  • Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions
  • Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records
  • Monitor individual children's needs and development
  • Maintain an organized and prepared classroom
  • Guide and support Assistant Teachers
Builds Trust
Develop strong relationships with families and your teaching team.
  • Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress
  • Respond to family questions professionally
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership
  • Model positive classroom practices and teamwork
  • Support and mentor developing teachers
Drives Operational Excellence
Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
  • Implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®
  • Adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs
  • Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements
  • Maintain required classroom ratios and active supervision
  • Support children's daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate
  • Participate in required training and professional development
Elevates the Brand
Represent The Learning Experience and provide a positive experience for families.
  • Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards
  • Help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience
  • Support family engagement and center activities
  • Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required
  • Classroom leadership experience preferred
  • ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred
  • Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
  • Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills
  • Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements
Physical Requirements
This active classroom role requires the ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor; participate in indoor and outdoor activities; and safely lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.
If you have early childhood education experience and are ready to lead a classroom, apply today to join The Learning Experience as a Lead Teacher.

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.

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