Lead 2s Teacher

The Learning Experience • Brooklyn, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience – Clinton Hill is seeking a Lead Teacher for its twos program at a play-based early childhood development center in Brooklyn serving children from six weeks to five years old. The role involves encouraging children’s development through enrichment and play-based activities, collaborating with staff to plan and deliver lessons, and providing direct childcare. The center uses a research-based curriculum and emphasizes ongoing professional development, cooperative teamwork, flexibility, receptiveness to feedback, and communication with coworkers, children, and families.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study.
• Two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a preschool program.
• One to three years of experience as a teacher for children under six years old.
• Familiarity with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Encourage positive student participation through enrichment and play-based activities that support mental, physical, and social development.
• Co-teach with staff members to develop and carry out lesson plans focused on social and emotional learning, enrichment, curriculum themes, indoor and outdoor play, arts, and hands-on experiences with supportive guidance.
• Perform childcare duties, including potty training, diapering, feeding, cleaning, and nurturing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management according to program needs.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Five vacation days and five sick days accrued after the 90-day introductory period
• Paid holidays and extended breaks, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Leftover Day, New Year’s, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, a five-day August break, and a six-day winter break

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree