Child Care Teacher Orlando, FL (O-Town West)

Child Care Teacher

Full Time • Orlando, FL (O-Town West)
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
The Learning Experience O-Town West (7530 Redmond Drive. Orlando, Florida 32836) 407-778-1380

Salary & Benefits: 
Lead Teacher Salary Scale: $35,000-$43,000 Annually 
Early Childhood Credentials with verified Experience: $17.00-$21.00 Hourly

Referral Bonus: $150 

The Learning Experience offers Paid Vacation Time and Paid Holidays/Breaks:
Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours (Higher for Tenured Employees of 3 years or more).
Paid Holidays: (10) New Years Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (3 days), Christmas Day, Day After Christmas, Floating Holiday (Birthday, Anniversary, or Religious Purpose).
Early Closures: (2) New Years Eve, Christmas Eve
Professional Development Days (Closed to Students): (2) President's Day & Columbus Day 

The Learning Experience offers a competitive benefits package including:
Premier Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (Employer covers portion). 
Our TLE CARES program pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability insurance at no cost to you.
Our 401(k) program offers MATCHING up to 4%.
TLE CARES program pays for Employee Assistance Services, Telehealth, and Telemedicine.
 

Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience O-Town West are trained and have a high expectation to provide premiere care to our little learners aged 6 weeks to 6 years (Including VPK). Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning. 

Role Responsibilities: 
Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
Responsible for overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infant and Toddler children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
Ability to move, lift, and assist children (e.g., up to 40 lbs).
 
Qualifications: 
  • Must meet Florida DCF Early Learning/Child Care Licensing requirements, including:

    • Completion of a state-approved 45-hour introductory child care training

    • Completion of additional annual in-service training hours as required by DCF

    • Current CPR and First Aid certification

    • Must pass background screenings, including Level 2 background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening

  • Education & Professional Credentials:

    • Associate’s or higher degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university

    • Preferred: CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or equivalent certification

    • Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children

  • Competencies & Skills:

    • Strong knowledge of age-appropriate child development, Florida Early Learning Developmental Standards, and Curriculum Implementation

    • Ability to plan, organize, and execute lessons that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development

    • Excellent communication skills—with children, families, and co-teachers

    • Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment

    • Patience, creativity, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs

How To Apply:

To apply and learn more about The Learning Experience please visit our website at: https://thelearningexperience.com/careers/center-opportunities/ or Email: otownwest@tlechildcare.com 
Compensation: $17.00 - $21.00 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.

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