Lead Toddler Teacher (Early Childhood Education)
Location: The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, New York, NY
Pay: $20–$23 per hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Learning Classroom
The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our toddler classroom. This role supports children during an important stage of language development, independence, and social-emotional growth through engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
As the Lead Teacher, you will create a warm, structured classroom environment while mentoring assistant teachers and building strong relationships with families.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom routines for toddler-aged children
- Implement engaging activities using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Foster children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Create a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
- Guide and support assistant teachers to ensure classroom consistency
- Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication
- Observe and document children's developmental progress
- Maintain compliance with New York State and NYC licensing requirements
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- CDA accepted
- Previous toddler classroom experience preferred
- Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- Must meet all New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of $20–$23 based on education and experience
- Paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
Apply today and become part of a team where young children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong 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.