Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
About The Position
The Learning Experience is hiring experienced Lead Teachers for classrooms serving children approximately 2-3 years old at our Manhattan childcare centers. You'll lead an engaging classroom where children learn through exploration, creativity, movement, language, and meaningful relationships. 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.
Requirements
- Previous professional childcare, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience required
- Experience teaching children ages 2-3 strongly preferred
- Must meet NYC Article 47 Group Teacher qualifications applicable to the assigned classroom
- Qualifying pathways may include appropriate Early Childhood Education degrees, NYS teaching certification, approved study plans, or Infant/Toddler Group Teacher qualifications where permitted for children under age 3
- Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Must meet applicable background screening and childcare requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom learning experiences and routines
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Support early language, literacy, problem-solving, creativity, and social-emotional development
- Create engaging art, sensory, music, movement, and hands-on learning experiences
- Encourage independence, positive social interactions, and self-help skills
- Support toileting, 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 NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety standards
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
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid training and professional development
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
