Assistant Toddler Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience•New York City, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen is hiring a caring, energetic, and dependable Assistant Toddler Teacher to support toddlers’ development and help create a safe, encouraging classroom. The role supports the Lead Teacher with daily activities and routines and helps children build independence, confidence, and positive social interactions. The Assistant Toddler Teacher engages children in art, music, movement, sensory play, and other hands-on activities, including through The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum. The role also supports meals, diapering, toilet training, rest time, and transitions; maintains classroom routines and positive behavior guidance; and builds positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers. The teacher helps maintain a clean, organized, welcoming environment and follows applicable NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position in Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY. Compensation is $18.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Understanding of toddler development and age-appropriate care.
Patient, dependable, and nurturing demeanor.
Comfort working as part of a team.
Must meet applicable NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene childcare requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional childcare, daycare, or early childhood education experience preferred.
Toddler classroom experience is a plus.
Early Childhood Education coursework or a CDA preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher with daily toddler classroom activities and routines.
Assist with The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
Engage children through art, music, movement, sensory play, and hands-on activities.
Encourage language development, independence, and positive social interactions.
Support meals, diapering, toilet training, rest time, and classroom transitions.
Maintain consistent routines and use positive behavior guidance.
Supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
Follow NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.