Job Description

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

Lead 3K Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards, NY
Pay: $25–$27 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Openings: 1

The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards is seeking an experienced Lead 3K Teacher to guide a preschool classroom serving 3-year-old children. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys leading a classroom, building strong routines, and supporting early learning in a structured, play-based environment.

Our 3K program focuses on early literacy, social-emotional development, independence, and school readiness through hands-on learning and positive guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a 3K classroom in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment
  
  
• Implement daily lessons aligned with The Learning Experience L.E.A.P. Curriculum
  
  
• Support early literacy, math, social skills, creativity, and problem-solving
  
  
• Maintain consistent routines including learning centers, meals, transitions, and rest time
  
  
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers to ensure classroom quality and consistency
  
  
• Observe, document, and support children’s developmental progress
  
  
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication
  
  
• Maintain compliance with New York City Department of Health licensing requirements and center policies
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, or
  
  
• CDA credential, or
  
  
• High school diploma with 5 or more years of classroom experience
  
  
• Experience leading a preschool or 3K classroom
  
  
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
  
  
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  
  
• Ability to meet all NYC childcare licensing and background requirements
  
  

Why Join Our Team:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  
  
• 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 3K classroom where children grow confident, curious, and ready to learn.
Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 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.

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.

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.