Posted August 23, 2026
Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - Gurnee
Gurnee, IL, US
Full Time
18USD - 19.25USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
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, Monday–Friday
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, you'll 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 You'll Do
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.
- 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, Monday–Friday
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, you'll 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 You'll Do
- Lead daily classroom routines, activities, and learning experiences
- Implement The Learning Experience's 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 children's 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
- 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
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Competitive pay of $18–$19.25 per hour, based on experience and credentials
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued professional and career growth
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.
