Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
About The Position
The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe is hiring a caring and qualified Toddler Lead Teacher to support its early childhood education program. The teacher guides toddlers through important developmental milestones, creates hands-on learning experiences, and builds strong relationships with children and families. The role leads daily classroom activities and routines, implements The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum, and supports children's early language, movement, independence, and social-emotional development. The teacher also provides age-appropriate care, mentors and collaborates with Assistant Teachers, and maintains a safe, clean, and organized classroom while following applicable New York childcare licensing requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, a CDA, or a high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant professional childcare experience.
- Must meet applicable New York childcare licensing qualifications for the assigned Lead Teacher role.
- Strong understanding of toddler development and age-appropriate care.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and teamwork skills.
- Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.
Nice To Haves
- Previous toddler or infant classroom experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily Toddler classroom activities and routines.
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
- Encourage early language, movement, independence, and social-emotional development.
- Create engaging experiences through music, art, sensory play, and hands-on learning.
- Support feeding, diapering, toilet training, rest time, and transitions.
- Maintain consistent routines and use positive behavior guidance.
- Observe developmental milestones and communicate regularly with families.
- Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom.
- Follow applicable New York childcare licensing requirements.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunities for career growth in early childhood education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
