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Toddler Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience
📍 New York City, NY·Posted Today
💰 ~$42k–$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
Toddler Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Pay: $20–$24 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Start: ASAP

The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen is hiring a nurturing and experienced Toddler Lead Teacher to create a warm, engaging classroom for our active and curious little learners.

Our Toddler Lead Teachers help children build language, independence, social-emotional skills, and confidence through hands-on learning and consistent daily routines. You'll lead your classroom while working closely with families, fellow teachers, and center leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging toddler classroom

  • Implement developmentally appropriate activities and our L.E.A.P. Curriculum

  • Encourage language development, independence, movement, and social-emotional growth

  • Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions

  • Provide consistent routines and positive behavior guidance

  • Observe children's development and celebrate important milestones

  • Maintain required classroom documentation

  • Build strong, professional relationships with families

  • Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers

  • Follow applicable New York City childcare regulations

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required

  • Previous toddler, daycare, preschool, or early childhood teaching experience preferred

  • Lead classroom experience strongly preferred

  • Strong understanding of toddler development and age-appropriate practices

  • Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented

  • Strong communication and classroom management skills

  • Must meet applicable New York City childcare requirements

What We Offer

  • $20–$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 professional growth

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen and help create a classroom where toddlers feel safe, confident, and excited to learn each day.

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