Lead Early Childhood Teacher – 2.5–3-Year-Old Classroom
Location: The Learning Experience – Bushwick, Brooklyn, NYPay:$23–$25 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
The Learning Experience – Bushwick is hiring Lead Early Childhood Teachers for our 2.5–3-year-old classrooms.
This is such an exciting developmental stage: children are building independence, developing rapidly expanding language skills, learning how to navigate friendships, and becoming increasingly curious about the world around them. We're looking for experienced educators who can turn that curiosity into meaningful learning experiences.
What You'll Do
- Lead a classroom of children approximately 2.5–3 years old
- Create a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment
- Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Plan hands-on activities that encourage language, creativity, movement, and early academic skills
- Support independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional development
- Establish consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
- Observe developmental progress and support individual milestones
- Partner with families and provide regular classroom communication
- Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers
- Maintain required documentation and classroom safety standards
- Follow applicable New York City childcare requirements
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following education/experience pathways:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or
- High School Diploma/GED plus at least 5 years of relevant early childhood experience
Previous experience working with toddlers, older toddlers, or preschool-age children is strongly preferred. Lead classroom experience is also a plus.
What We Offer
- $23–$25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive center leadership
- Collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued career growth
Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Bushwick and help children make the exciting transition from toddlerhood into preschool with confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
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.
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.