Lead Toddler Teacher

Lead Toddler Teacher – 1-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience – Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY

Pay: $20–$23 per hour

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education The Learning Experience – Bushwick is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our young toddler classroom. This role focuses on supporting children during one of the most important stages of development by creating a nurturing environment that encourages language development, exploration, confidence, and secure relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys leading a classroom while making a lasting impact on young children's earliest learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines for children ages 12–24 months
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities using the L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Support children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Mentor assistant teachers and promote classroom consistency
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication
• Maintain compliance with New York State and NYC licensing requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, CDA accepted
• Candidates with 5+ years of classroom experience and a high school diploma will also be considered
• Previous toddler classroom experience preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and responsive caregiving
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Must meet New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $20–$23 based on education and experience
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 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.

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.