Lead Toddler Teacher

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle and make our newest Toddler classroom a place where little learners and their families feel at home from day one. You'll help establish routines, create a welcoming learning environment, build relationships with new families, and develop a strong classroom culture alongside a supportive teaching team.

Benefits:

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

Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle, New York, NY
Pay:$20–$24 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Opening: New Toddler Classroom


The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to help launch and lead our new Toddler classroom.


This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood educator who wants to take ownership of a classroom from the beginning. You'll help establish routines, create a welcoming learning environment, build relationships with new families, and develop a strong classroom culture alongside a supportive teaching team.


What You'll Do

• Lead the opening and day-to-day operation of a new Toddler classroom
  
  
• Create a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment
  
  
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
  
  
• Plan developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences
  
  
• Encourage language, independence, movement, and social-emotional development
  
  
• Establish consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
  
  
• Observe children's development and support individual milestones
  
  
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
  
  
• Guide and collaborate with your Assistant Teacher
  
  
• Maintain classroom documentation, organization, and 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 toddler classroom experience is strongly preferred. We're looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, understands toddler development, and brings patience, consistency, and enthusiasm to their work.


What We Offer

• $20–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  
  
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
  
  
• Opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new Toddler classroom
  
  
• Paid training and professional development
  
  
• Employee childcare discount
  
  
• Supportive center leadership and collaborative teaching environment
  
  
• Opportunities for continued career growth
  
  

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle and make our newest Toddler classroom a place where little learners and their families feel at home from day one.

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