Preschool Lead Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience - Upper West Side, New York, NY
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Classroom: Preppers (Ages 2.5-3)
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about helping young children build the confidence and independence they need for preschool?
The Learning Experience - Upper West Side is hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher for our Preppers classroom, serving children ages 2.5-3!
We're looking for a creative, dependable educator who enjoys guiding children through important developmental milestones, building relationships with families, and creating engaging classroom experiences.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily classroom activities and routines for children ages 2.5-3
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Encourage language development, independence, problem-solving, and positive social interactions
- Plan engaging activities through art, music, movement, sensory play, and hands-on learning
- Support toilet training, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions
- Establish consistent routines and use positive behavior guidance
- Observe developmental progress and maintain classroom documentation
- Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
- Follow applicable NYC childcare licensing requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or an approved study plan toward completing a bachelor's degree in ECE, where permitted by applicable licensing requirements
- Must meet NYC qualifications for the assigned teaching position
- Previous professional preschool or early childhood education experience preferred
- Experience working with children ages 2-3 strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development, classroom management, and positive guidance
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Dependable, creative, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood education
What We Offer
- $21.00-$24.00 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued career growth
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience - Upper West Side and help young children develop the confidence, independence, and foundational skills they need to thrive!
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.