Location: St. George, Staten Island (located right next to the St. George Ferry and Bus Terminal as well as the Staten Island Railroad!)
Pay: 20.00-24.00 based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full Time Position.
Schedule: 8-5 or 9-6. Flexibility for students who are enrolled in a study plan towards an Early Childhood Education bachelor's/associates or a related field.
The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months
The Lead Teacher implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and provides guidance to Assistant Teachers.
What You'll Do
Inspires Happiness
Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences
- Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
- Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence
Takes Ownership
Lead the daily operation of your classroom.
- Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions
- Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records
- Monitor individual children's needs and development
- Maintain an organized and prepared classroom
- Guide and support Assistant Teachers
Builds Trust
Develop strong relationships with families and your teaching team.
- Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress
- Respond to family questions professionally
- Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership
- Model positive classroom practices and teamwork
- Support and mentor developing teachers
Drives Operational Excellence
Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
- Implement TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®
- Adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs
- Follow state childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements
- Maintain required classroom ratios and active supervision
- Support children's daily care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting as appropriate
- Participate in required training and professional development
Elevates the Brand
Represent The Learning Experience and provide a positive experience for families.
- Maintain TLE classroom and curriculum standards
- Help families understand their child's learning and classroom experience
- Support family engagement and center activities
- Create a professional and welcoming classroom environment
Qualifications
- MUST HAVE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATES OR ON A STUDY PLAN TO OBTAIN A BACHELOR'S OR ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR A RELATED FIELD. THIS IS A CITY REQUIREMENT!
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required
- Classroom leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills
- Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements
Physical Requirements
This active classroom role requires the ability to supervise children by sight and sound; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor; participate in indoor and outdoor activities; and safely lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.
If you have early childhood education experience and are ready to lead a classroom, apply today to join The Learning Experience as a Lead Teacher.