Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher — Grow & Inspire Early Learning

The Learning Experience`; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring experienced Infant and Toddler Lead Teachers to join our early childhood education teams in Manhattan. You will lead a classroom, implement the LEAP Curriculum, and create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that support infants and toddlers as they develop language, independence, and confidence.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, full-time Monday–Friday schedules, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, training

Qualifications

• Experience in professional childcare or early childhood classroom required.
• Infant or Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet NYC Article 47 qualifications for an Infant/Toddler Group Teacher.
• Qualifying pathways include an associate degree in ECE, CDA with approved plan, or NYC-permitted pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging Infant or Toddler classroom.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Create age-appropriate sensory, language, music, movement, and play-based learning experiences.
• Support individualized feeding, diapering, safe sleep, toileting, and daily care routines as appropriate.
• Encourage cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional development.
• Observe and document children's developmental milestones; guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain classroom health, safety, and licensing standards.

Skills

Infant/Toddler classroom experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Nurturing caregiver approach

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA with approved study plan

Job description

The Learning Experience is hiring experienced Infant and Toddler Lead Teachers to join our early childhood education teams in Manhattan. You will lead a classroom, implement the LEAP Curriculum, and create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that support infants and toddlers as they develop language, independence, and confidence.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, full-time Monday–Friday schedules, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, training