Lead Preschool Teacher - 3-Year-Old Classroom
Location: The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe, NY
Pay: $20-$23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Preschool Teacher to lead our 3-year-old classroom.
This is an exciting age as children become increasingly independent, conversational, curious, and eager to explore the world around them. We're looking for a teacher who can create a nurturing and engaging preschool classroom where children build early academic skills, friendships, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily routines and learning experiences in our 3-year-old Preschool classroom
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Create engaging activities supporting early literacy, math, science, creativity, and social-emotional development
- Encourage language development, independence, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships
- Provide consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
- Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation
- Prepare classroom activities and learning materials
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and engaging classroom
- Follow applicable New York childcare health, safety, and licensing requirements
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience pathways:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
- CDA credential
- High school diploma or GED plus at least 5 years of relevant early childhood experience
Previous professional preschool, daycare, or early childhood classroom experience strongly preferred. Experience leading a classroom of 3-year-old children is a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $20-$23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe and help our preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need to thrive.
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.