The Learning Experience Corp in Ladera, NM seeks a Lead Teacher to guide daily classroom operations for infants through preschool. This role plans and delivers curriculum-based lessons that support cognitive, social, and emotional development while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment. The Lead Teacher models best practices for assistants, observes and documents child progress, and communicates regularly with families. You will uphold state licensing and center policies, collaborate with a supportive team, and help create an inclusive, family-oriented culture focused on safety, structured learning, and positive behavior support. Responsibilities Plan and implement curriculum-based daily lessons aligned to developmental milestones Lead classroom routines, activities, and transitions for infants through preschoolers Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom that meets licensing and center standards Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress Communicate regularly with families about child progress, behavior, and classroom activities Model best practices and provide guidance to assistant teachers or aides Implement behavior management strategies that support social-emotional learning Collaborate with center leadership and teammates on schedules, events, and initiatives Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and emergency procedures Participate in training and professional development to enhance teaching skills Required Skills Curriculum planning for early childhood Classroom management Child development assessment and documentation Early literacy and numeracy instruction Health, safety, and sanitation practices Behavior guidance and positive discipline Parent and family communication Lesson planning and activity design Recordkeeping and compliance with licensing Team collaboration in childcare settings