Benefits:- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg, MD
Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Love working with preschoolers and helping them get ready for kindergarten?
The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg is hiring a caring, creative, and qualified Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team!
We're looking for an educator who enjoys bringing learning to life through hands-on activities, building meaningful relationships with children, and creating a classroom where preschoolers feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
Candidates must meet Maryland's Preschool Teacher qualification requirements.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily classroom activities and routines for preschool-aged children
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging, age-appropriate lessons
- Encourage early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development
- Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and purposeful play
- Help children develop independence, confidence, problem-solving skills, and positive friendships
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and use positive behavior guidance
- Observe developmental milestones and maintain required classroom documentation
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
- Follow Maryland childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care requirements for a qualified Preschool Teacher
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous professional preschool, daycare, childcare, or early childhood education experience preferred
- Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, or related credentials are a plus
- Understanding of preschool development, classroom management, and positive guidance
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
- Must meet all applicable Maryland childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- $17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience - Gaithersburg and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need for kindergarten and beyond!
If you're a qualified Preschool Teacher who loves making learning fun, we'd love to meet you.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
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.