<p>Lead Teacher - Preschool Classroom (Age 4)</p> <p>Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia</p> <p>Schedule: 9am - 6pm, availability M-F required</p> <p>Compensation: $16 -$18/hr, Based on experience</p> <p>We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and committed Assistant Teacher to join our Preschool classroom teams. If you love supporting young children as they learn, explore, and grow, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a daily impact.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li> <p>Partner with lead teachers to deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities and routines</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment</p> </li><li> <p>Support daily care needs, including diapering, feeding, and smooth transitions</p> </li><li> <p>Build trusting, positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff</p> </li><li> <p>Observe and document developmental milestones and classroom behaviors</p> </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience working with Preschoolers (ages 3-5)</p> </li><li> <p>Education in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus</p> </li><li> <p>Flexibility to work within the 7:00 AM-6:00 PM schedule</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset</p> </li><li> <p>CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)</p> </li></ul> <p>Why You'll Love Working With Us</p> <ul> <li> <p>A supportive, team-oriented environment</p> </li><li> <p>Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth</p> </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>The Learning Experience - Columbia, SC</p> <p>The Learning Experience</p> <p>At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>