Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Pay: $22.00-$28.00 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 - Hell's Kitchen is hiring a qualified Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team!
We're looking for an educator who can create an engaging, structured classroom where preschoolers build independence, friendships, and essential early learning skills through purposeful play and hands-on experiences.
A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or higher is required for this position.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily learning experiences and routines in a Preschool classroom
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging, age-appropriate lessons
- Encourage early literacy, math, science, language, and social-emotional development
- Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and purposeful play
- Support kindergarten readiness, independence, and positive peer relationships
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and use positive behavior guidance
- Observe developmental milestones and maintain classroom documentation
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment
- Follow NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education required
- Minimum 90 college credits in Early Childhood Education, as specified for this position
- Previous professional preschool or early childhood education experience preferred
- Strong understanding of preschool development, classroom management, and kindergarten readiness
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Patient, dependable, creative, and passionate about early childhood education
- Must meet applicable NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene childcare requirements
What We Offer
- $22.00-$28.00 per hour
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued professional growth
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen 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.