Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Are you a passionate Preschool Teacher who loves helping children develop the confidence and skills they need for kindergarten?
The Learning Experience - Bushwick is hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher for our Preschool 2 classroom, serving children ages 4-5!
We're looking for a creative, organized educator who can bring learning to life, build strong relationships with families, and create an engaging classroom where preschoolers feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
This is a classroom leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys planning meaningful learning experiences and helping children prepare for their next big step.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily learning activities and routines for preschoolers ages 4-5
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging, age-appropriate lessons
- Support kindergarten readiness through early literacy, math, science, and language development
- Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and purposeful play
- Encourage independence, problem-solving, social-emotional development, and positive friendships
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and use positive behavior guidance
- Observe children's developmental progress and maintain required documentation
- Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment
- Follow NYC Article 47 childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or an approved study plan toward completing a bachelor's degree in ECE, consistent with applicable NYC requirements
- Must meet NYC Article 47 qualifications for the assigned teaching position
- Previous professional preschool or early childhood education experience preferred
- Experience teaching children ages 4-5 strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of preschool development, kindergarten readiness, and classroom management
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Dependable, creative, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood education
What We Offer
- $21.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for career growth in early childhood education
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience - Bushwick and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need for kindergarten and beyond!
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
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.