Toddler Lead Teacher

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Toddler Lead Teacher (2-Year-Old Classroom)

Location:

The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, NY
Pay: $23–$26 per hour

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is seeking a qualified Toddler Lead Teacher to lead a 2-year-old classroom. This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator who excels at creating structured routines, fostering independence, and supporting toddlers’ social, emotional, and language development in a play-based learning environment.

Our toddler program emphasizes consistency, positive guidance, and hands-on experiences that help children feel secure, confident, and excited to learn.

• Lead a toddler classroom in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment
• Implement daily lessons aligned with The Learning Experience L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Support early language development, movement, creativity, and exploration
• Maintain consistent routines including meals, toileting, transitions, and rest time
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers to ensure classroom quality and consistency
• Observe and document developmental progress and classroom outcomes
• Build strong relationships with families through daily communication
• Maintain compliance with New York City Department of Health licensing requirements and center policies

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or higher required
• Experience leading a toddler classroom in a licensed early childhood setting
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Professional, organized, and team-oriented
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Ability to meet all NYC childcare licensing and background requirements

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee childcare discount
• Benefits for eligible full-time employees

Apply today to lead a toddler classroom where structure, care, and early learning come together.

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.