UPK Teacher

Join the fastest growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where “Happy Happens Here”! At The Learning Experience, our UPK Teachers are ambassadors of happiness who create meaningful learning experiences that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Core Attributes

• Passionate Educator: A genuine passion for early childhood education and children's development.
• Educational Leader: Ability to create an engaging, structured, and nurturing UPK classroom.
• Growth Mindset: Commitment to helping every child build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate with families, teachers, center leadership, and school district partners.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate UPK classroom.
• Implement the TLE L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and UPK-aligned learning experiences.
• Support kindergarten readiness through early literacy, math, language, social-emotional learning, and independence.
• Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding children's progress and milestones.
• Maintain required lesson plans, attendance, assessments, and UPK documentation.
• Use positive guidance and classroom management strategies.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure all health and safety requirements are followed.
• Collaborate with TLE leadership and school district partners.

Qualifications

• NYS Teaching Certification: Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2) or another NYS certification accepted for UPK service preferred/required based on program requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education may qualify candidates for applicable UPK staffing pathways.
• Previous preschool, UPK, or early childhood classroom experience preferred.
• Must meet all applicable NYSED, school district, TLE, and state licensing requirements.
• Must complete required background checks, health requirements, and health & safety training.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Caregiving & Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively supervise children by sight and sound.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and participate in classroom and outdoor activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and move throughout the classroom as needed.
• Demonstrate patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and consistent energy.

Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.