Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Love working with toddlers and ready to lead a classroom where little learners grow more confident and independent every day?
The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen is hiring a qualified Toddler Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team!
We're looking for a caring, creative educator who enjoys guiding toddlers through important milestones, creating engaging learning experiences, and building strong relationships with children and families.
An associate degree in Early Childhood Education is required for this position.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily activities and routines in a Toddler classroom
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging, age-appropriate lessons
- Encourage language development, independence, and positive social interactions
- Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and sensory play
- Support meals, diapering, toilet training, rest time, and classroom transitions
- Maintain consistent routines and use positive behavior guidance
- Observe developmental milestones and communicate regularly with families
- Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom
- Follow NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education required
- Previous professional toddler, daycare, or early childhood education experience preferred
- Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred
- Understanding of toddler development, positive guidance, and classroom management
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
- Must meet applicable NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene childcare requirements
What We Offer
- $20.00-$24.00 per hour
- 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 - Hell's Kitchen and help toddlers develop confidence, independence, and the 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.