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.
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.
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.