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Lead Teacher Early Childhood Education


Job Location:

Gurnee, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 19
Posted: 18 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
Lead Teacher Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience Gurnee IL
Pay: $18$19.25 per hour (based on experience and credentials)
Schedule: Full-Time MondayFriday

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 youll 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.

What Youll Do

  • Lead daily classroom routines activities and learning experiences

  • Implement The Learning Experiences 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 childrens 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

Qualifications

  • 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

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay of $18$19.25 per hour based on experience and credentials

  • Full-time MondayFriday schedule

  • Paid training and professional development

  • Employee childcare discount

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment

  • Opportunities for continued professional and career growth

Apply Today

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.

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.25 per hour



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 weve 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.


Required Experience:

IC


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The Learning Experience is more than just a child care center. It’s a place where children learn, grow, and have fun. Discover our programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners today!

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