| Location | Gurnee, IL |
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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.
Compensation: $19.25 per hour
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.
The Learning Experience- Gurnee
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.