Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

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

Locations:
Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards

Pay: $22-$28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Are you passionate about helping young children develop independence, communication skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning?

The Learning Experience is hiring experienced Lead Teachers for classrooms serving children approximately 2-3 years old at our Manhattan childcare centers.

You’ll lead an engaging classroom where children learn through exploration, creativity, movement, language, and meaningful relationships.

• Lead daily classroom learning experiences and routines
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Support early language, literacy, problem-solving, creativity, and social-emotional development
• Create engaging art, sensory, music, movement, and hands-on learning experiences
• Encourage independence, positive social interactions, and self-help skills
• Support toileting, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management
• Observe and document children's developmental progress
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety standards

• Previous professional childcare, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience required
• Experience teaching children ages 2-3 strongly preferred
• Must meet NYC Article 47 Group Teacher qualifications applicable to the assigned classroom
• Qualifying pathways may include appropriate Early Childhood Education degrees, NYS teaching certification, approved study plans, or Infant/Toddler Group Teacher qualifications where permitted for children under age 3
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Must meet applicable background screening and childcare requirements

• $22-$28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Career growth and advancement opportunities