Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Gurnee, IL
Pay: $19.25 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Preschool Teacher ready to lead a classroom where children are excited to learn every day?
The Learning Experience - Gurnee is seeking a passionate and qualified Preschool Lead Teacher to create engaging learning experiences, build strong relationships with families, and help children develop the confidence and skills they need for kindergarten.
We're looking for an educator who combines creativity, strong classroom management, and a genuine love of early childhood education.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily Preschool classroom activities and routines
- Plan and implement engaging lessons using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Support early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development
- Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and play
- Encourage independence, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships
- Use developmentally appropriate classroom management and positive guidance
- Observe, assess, 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 environment
- Follow Illinois DCFS licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Must meet Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications for a licensed childcare center
- Qualifying education may include an associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or another DCFS-approved combination of education and experience
- Previous professional childcare, daycare, or preschool classroom experience required
- Preschool teaching experience strongly preferred
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead a classroom and collaborate effectively with teaching teams
- Patient, dependable, creative, and passionate about early childhood education
What We Offer
- $19.25 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
- Opportunities for continued professional growth
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience - Gurnee and help children build the confidence, independence, and love of learning that will prepare them for kindergarten and beyond!
We look forward to meeting passionate educators who are ready to make a difference.
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.