Lead Preschool Teacher

We're looking for caring, creative educators who enjoy bringing learning to life through hands-on activities, building meaningful relationships with families, and creating classrooms where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. - Bachelor's or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or a high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant professional childcare experience.

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Lead Preschool Teacher - 3-Year-Old Classroom
Location: The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe, NY
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Classroom: Preschool 3s

About the Opportunity

Love working with preschoolers and helping them build confidence, independence, and friendships?

The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe is hiring three Preschool Lead Teachers for our 3-year-old classrooms!

We're looking for caring, creative educators who enjoy bringing learning to life through hands-on activities, building meaningful relationships with families, and creating classrooms where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

What You'll Do

- Lead daily classroom activities and routines for children ages 3-4
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Support early literacy, math, language, and social-emotional development
- Create engaging activities through art, music, movement, and purposeful play
- Encourage independence, problem-solving, and positive friendships
- Maintain consistent routines and use positive behavior guidance
- Observe developmental milestones and maintain classroom documentation
- Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
- Follow applicable New York childcare licensing requirements

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or a high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant professional childcare experience
- Must meet applicable New York childcare licensing qualifications for the assigned Lead Teacher role
- Previous preschool classroom experience preferred
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
- Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about early childhood education

What We Offer

- $20.00-$23.00 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued professional growth

Apply Today

Join The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe and help preschoolers build the confidence and foundational skills they need to thrive!

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.