Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience

  • New York City, New York
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Qualifying pathways may include appropriate Early Childhood Education degrees, NYS teaching certification, approved study plans, or Infant/Toddler Group Teacher qualifications where permitted for children under age 3. Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York City, New York

    Description

    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
    Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
    The Learning Experience - New York, NY 
    Locations: Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards 
    Pay: $22-$28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications 
    Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

    Are you passionate about helping young children develop independence, communication skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning?

    The Learning Experience is hiring experienced Lead Teachers for classrooms serving children approximately 2-3 years old at our Manhattan childcare centers.

    You'll lead an engaging classroom where children learn through exploration, creativity, movement, language, and meaningful relationships.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead daily classroom learning experiences and routines

    • Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum

    • Support early language, literacy, problem-solving, creativity, and social-emotional development

    • Create engaging art, sensory, music, movement, and hands-on learning experiences

    • Encourage independence, positive social interactions, and self-help skills

    • Support toileting, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions

    • Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management

    • Observe and document children's developmental progress

    • Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers

    • Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families

    • Maintain NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety standards

    Qualifications

    • Previous professional childcare, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience required

    • Experience teaching children ages 2-3 strongly preferred

    • Must meet NYC Article 47 Group Teacher qualifications applicable to the assigned classroom

    • Qualifying pathways may include appropriate Early Childhood Education degrees, NYS teaching certification, approved study plans, or Infant/Toddler Group Teacher qualifications where permitted for children under age 3

    • Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills

    • Must meet applicable background screening and childcare requirements

    What We Offer

    • $22-$28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

    • Full-time Monday-Friday schedule

    • Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees

    • Paid time off

    • Paid training and professional development

    • Employee childcare discount

    • Career growth and advancement opportunities

    Apply today to help children build confidence, independence, and a love of learning at The Learning Experience.
    Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

    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.





    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.

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