Job Description

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• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Lead Infant Teacher
The Learning Experience – Astoria, NY


The Learning Experience in Astoria is seeking a passionate, reliable, and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our team. This is a key role in our center, responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for our youngest learners.

We are looking for someone who is not only experienced with infants, but who truly understands the importance of early development and brings patience, consistency, and warmth into the classroom every day.

Responsibilities:

• Lead an infant classroom and ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with center standards
• Support infants’ cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding their child’s day and progress
• Follow all DOH Article 47 regulations and center policies
• Supervise and guide assistant teachers within the classroom
• Maintain accurate daily reports (feeding, diapering, naps, activities)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a daycare center (infant experience required)
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED
• Strong understanding of infant development and routines
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Warm, nurturing, and patient demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Must meet all state requirements (medical, background check, fingerprinting)

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who thrives in a structured environment and can take full ownership of a classroom
• A teacher who is proactive, attentive, and highly engaged with children
• A team player who contributes to a positive, supportive school culture

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday

Compensation:

• $18–$21 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

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.