Lead Preschool Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience – Newark, DEPay:$17–$18 per hourSchedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Lead Preschool Teacher – Prepare Children for Kindergarten Success
The Learning Experience – Newark is looking for an experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom where children develop the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for kindergarten and beyond.
As the classroom leader, you'll create engaging learning experiences that encourage creativity, problem-solving, independence, and confidence while fostering a warm, supportive environment for every child.
Responsibilities
- Lead a preschool classroom and provide daily instruction using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Promote early literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning
- Maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment
- Mentor Assistant Teachers and promote collaboration within the classroom
- Observe children's progress and communicate regularly with families
- Ensure compliance with Delaware licensing regulations and center policies
- Partner with center leadership to maintain the highest standards of educational quality
Qualifications
- Delaware TECE I and TECE II credentials required
- Previous preschool teaching or classroom leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $17–$18 per hour
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunities for growth within The Learning Experience
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Newark and inspire young learners while leading a classroom where curiosity, confidence, and kindergarten readiness come to life every day.
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.