Preschool Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)
Location: The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, New York, NY
Pay: $23–$26 per hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Preschool Lead Teacher – School Readiness Classroom
The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is seeking an experienced and passionate Preschool Lead Teacher to guide our preschool classroom. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences that foster confidence, curiosity, and kindergarten readiness while leading a collaborative classroom team.
As a Preschool Lead Teacher, you will create a nurturing, structured environment where children develop academically, socially, and emotionally through purposeful play and our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom routines for preschool-aged children
- Implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using the L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Foster children's language, literacy, math readiness, social-emotional, and cognitive development
- Create a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Mentor and support assistant teachers while maintaining classroom consistency
- Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication and developmental updates
- Observe, document, and support children's developmental progress
- Maintain compliance with New York State and NYC health, safety, and licensing requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required
- Previous preschool classroom leadership experience preferred
- Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Must meet all New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of $23–$26 based on education and experience
- Paid time off and recognized holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
- Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Upper West Side and lead a preschool classroom where children build confidence, independence, and strong foundations for lifelong learning.
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.
