Top skills for Lead Teacher jobs
Based on 218 active Lead Teacher postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Lead Teacher postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Teaching71%
- Special Needs47%
- Professional Development37%
- Life Insurance24%
- Reimbursement20%
- Coaching19%
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion18%
- Licensing18%
- Child Care16%
- Hiring16%
- Creativity15%
- First Aid10%
- Infants9%
- Staff Meetings8%
- Empathy8%
- Background Checks7%
- Ensure Compliance7%
- Health Benefits7%
- Recruiting7%
- Inclusivity6%
- Toddlers6%
- Exploration5%
- State Regulations5%