Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards-Midtown West•New York, NY

4d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking experienced Infant and Toddler Lead Teachers to join their early childhood education teams in Manhattan. They are looking for qualified educators who can lead a classroom, create meaningful learning experiences, and build strong relationships with children and families. This role involves nurturing infants through their earliest milestones or guiding toddlers as they develop language, independence, and confidence.

Requirements

Previous professional childcare or early childhood classroom experience required
Must be at least 21 years old and meet NYC Article 47 qualifications for an Infant/Toddler Group Teacher
Qualifying pathways include an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA with an approved study plan, or other education and experience pathways permitted under NYC regulations
Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Must meet applicable background screening and childcare requirements

Nice To Haves

Infant or Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging Infant or Toddler classroom
Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
Create age-appropriate sensory, language, music, movement, and play-based learning experiences
Support individualized feeding, diapering, safe sleep, toileting, and daily care routines as appropriate
Encourage cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional development
Observe and document children's developmental milestones
Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families
Maintain classroom health, safety, and licensing standards