Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe, NY
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

Love working with toddlers and helping them discover what they can do on their own?

The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe is hiring a caring and qualified Toddler Lead Teacher to support our early childhood education program.

We're looking for an educator who enjoys guiding toddlers through important milestones, creating hands-on learning experiences, and building strong relationships with children and families.

What You'll Do

- 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

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, 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
- Previous toddler or infant classroom experience preferred
- 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

What We Offer

- $20.00-$23.00 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

Apply Today

Join The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe and help toddlers build confidence, independence, and important early learning skills!

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.