Job Description

Benefits:

• 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

Lead Early Childhood Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience - Manhattan, NY

Locations: Upper West Side and Columbus Circle

Pay: $21-$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Lead Early Childhood Teacher to guide children ages 2-2.5 through an exciting stage of language development, growing independence, and early social interactions.

We're looking for an educator who understands how to create a nurturing, engaging classroom where young children can explore, build confidence, and develop important skills through meaningful learning experiences.

We are actively interviewing qualified candidates for our Manhattan locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and routines for children ages 2-2.5
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging sensory, art, music, movement, language, and hands-on learning experiences
• Encourage independence, communication, and positive social interactions
• Support toileting, diapering, 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 a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related qualifying field, OR enrollment in an approved study plan toward an associate degree, as permitted by applicable NYC regulations
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience required
• Experience teaching children ages 2-3 strongly preferred
• Previous Lead Teacher experience preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Must meet applicable NYC Article 47 Group Teacher qualifications for the assigned classroom

What We Offer

• $21-$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
• Opportunities for continued career growth

Apply today to join The Learning Experience and help our 2-year-olds develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 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.