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Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience
📍 New York City, NY·Posted 11d ago
💰 ~$46k–$58k/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
Preschool Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
The Learning Experience - New York, NY 
Locations: Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards 
Pay: $22-$28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications 
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Are you passionate about helping young children develop independence, communication skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning?

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

  • 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

What We Offer

  • $22-$28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

  • Full-time Monday-Friday schedule

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees

  • Paid time off

  • Paid training and professional development

  • Employee childcare discount

  • Career growth and advancement opportunities

Apply today to help children build confidence, independence, and a love of learning at The Learning Experience.

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