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Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

Love working with toddlers and ready to lead a classroom where little learners grow more confident and independent every day?

The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen is hiring a qualified Toddler Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team!

We're looking for a caring, creative educator who enjoys guiding toddlers through important milestones, creating engaging learning experiences, and building strong relationships with children and families.

An associate degree in Early Childhood Education is required for this position.

What You'll Do

Lead daily activities and routines in a Toddler classroom
Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging, age-appropriate lessons
Encourage language development, independence, and positive social interactions
Create hands-on learning experiences through art, music, movement, and sensory play
Support meals, diapering, toilet training, rest time, and classroom 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 NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education required
Previous professional toddler, daycare, or early childhood education experience preferred
Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred
Understanding of toddler development, positive guidance, and classroom management
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
Must meet applicable NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene childcare requirements

What We Offer

$20.00-$24.00 per hour
Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee childcare discount
Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
Opportunities for career growth in early childhood education

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Join The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen and help toddlers develop confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive!

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

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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.

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