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Lead Early Childhood Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience
📍 New York, NY·Posted 7d ago
💰 ~$44k–$50k/yr
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
Lead Early Childhood Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom
The Learning Experience - Manhattan, NY 
Locations: Upper West Side and Columbus Circle 
Pay: $21-$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications 
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Lead Early Childhood Teacher to guide children ages 2-2.5 through an exciting stage of language development, growing independence, and early social interactions.

We're looking for an educator who understands how to create a nurturing, engaging classroom where young children can explore, build confidence, and develop important skills through meaningful learning experiences.

We are actively interviewing qualified candidates for our Manhattan locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily classroom activities and routines for children ages 2-2.5

  • Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum

  • Create engaging sensory, art, music, movement, language, and hands-on learning experiences

  • Encourage independence, communication, and positive social interactions

  • Support toileting, diapering, 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 a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom

  • Follow NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related qualifying field, OR enrollment in an approved study plan toward an associate degree, as permitted by applicable NYC regulations

  • Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience required

  • Experience teaching children ages 2-3 strongly preferred

  • Previous Lead Teacher experience preferred

  • Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills

  • Must meet applicable NYC Article 47 Group Teacher qualifications for the assigned classroom

What We Offer

  • $21-$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

  • Full-time Monday-Friday schedule

  • Paid training and professional development

  • Employee childcare discount

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team

  • Opportunities for continued career growth

Apply today to join The Learning Experience and help our 2-year-olds develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

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