Toddler Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•New York, NY

40d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Toddler Lead Teacher – The Learning Experience Hudson Yards Pay: $20–$24 per hour (based on experience and credentials) Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Join Our Team The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards is looking for an energetic and compassionate Toddler Lead Teacher to support our growing early childhood program. Our toddler classrooms are designed to spark curiosity, build independence, and promote meaningful learning through play and exploration. We welcome experienced childcare professionals with an Associate degree in ECE, a CDA, or 5+ years of classroom experience . What You’ll Do Support Learning & Development Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities that match toddler learning goals. Use sensory play, music, storytelling, and hands-on materials to encourage growth. Observe children’s progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs. Promote Social & Emotional Growth Foster a warm, consistent environment where toddlers feel secure and confident. Help children practice communication skills, early problem solving, and emotional expression. Encourage emerging independence, including self-help and toileting routines. Engage Families & Maintain Classroom Quality Provide clear and friendly communication with families about daily routines and milestones. Keep the classroom organized, clean, and aligned with New York childcare safety standards. Collaborate closely with teammates and leadership to support center-wide goals. Apply Today Become part of a dedicated team at The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards , where toddlers learn through play, connection, and joyful discovery every day. Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour 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.

Requirements

AA/BA in Early Childhood Education , CDA , or 5+ years of experience in childcare with a high school diploma .
Minimum 6 months of experience working in a toddler, preschool, or early learning classroom.
Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) .
Must meet all New York State childcare licensing requirements .

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities that match toddler learning goals.
Use sensory play, music, storytelling, and hands-on materials to encourage growth.
Observe children’s progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
Foster a warm, consistent environment where toddlers feel secure and confident.
Help children practice communication skills, early problem solving, and emotional expression.
Encourage emerging independence, including self-help and toileting routines.
Provide clear and friendly communication with families about daily routines and milestones.
Keep the classroom organized, clean, and aligned with New York childcare safety standards.
Collaborate closely with teammates and leadership to support center-wide goals.