Lead Teacher Early Childhood Education

Benefits

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

Location: The Learning Experience – Gurnee, IL

Pay: $18–$19.25 per hour (based on experience and credentials)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Lead a Classroom Where Children Love to Learn

The Learning Experience – Gurnee is seeking a passionate and dependable Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This full-time position is ideal for an experienced childcare professional who is ready to take ownership of a classroom, create engaging learning experiences, and help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

As a Lead Teacher, you'll work closely with your classroom team and center leadership to create a nurturing, structured environment where children feel supported and excited to come to school each day.

• Lead daily classroom routines, activities, and learning experiences
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create developmentally appropriate activities that support cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional development
• Establish a safe, organized, engaging, and welcoming classroom environment
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers to maintain classroom consistency
• Observe children's development and communicate regularly with families
• Support positive behavior, independence, and successful classroom transitions
• Maintain accurate classroom documentation and required records
• Follow all Illinois childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

• Previous experience working in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting required
• Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience preferred
• Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, or related credential strongly preferred
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable leading a classroom team
• Must meet Illinois licensing requirements for the assigned classroom

• Competitive pay of $18–$19.25 per hour
  , based on experience and credentials
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunities for continued professional and career growth

Join The Learning Experience – Gurnee and take the lead in creating a classroom where children feel safe, supported, challenged, and excited to learn every day.