Lead Early Childhood Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Manhattan, NY is seeking an experienced Lead Early Childhood Teacher for a 2-year-old classroom. You will guide children through language development, growing independence, and early social interactions in a nurturing, engaging setting.

Located at Upper West Side and Columbus Circle, this full-time, Monday–Friday role offers a competitive hourly pay of $21-$24, with opportunities for advancement, paid training, and teamwork with a supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in an approved study plan toward an associate degree.
• Previous professional childcare experience required.
• Experience teaching children ages 2-3 strongly preferred.
• Must meet NYC Article 47 Group Teacher qualifications for the assigned classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and routines for children ages 2-2.5
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging sensory, art, music, movement, language and hands-on learning experiences
• Encourage independence, communication and positive social interactions
• 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 a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

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

Lead Early Childhood Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience - Manhattan, NY

Locations: Upper West Side and Columbus Circle

Pay: $21-$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Lead Early Childhood Teacher to guide children ages 2-2.5 through an exciting stage of language development, growing independence, and early social interactions.

We're looking for an educator who understands how to create a nurturing, engaging classroom where young children can explore, build confidence, and develop important skills through meaningful learning experiences.

We are actively interviewing qualified candidates for our Manhattan locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and routines for children ages 2-2.5
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging sensory, art, music, movement, language, and hands-on learning experiences
• Encourage independence, communication, and positive social interactions
• Support toileting, diapering, 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 a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Follow NYC childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related qualifying field, OR enrollment in an approved study plan toward an associate degree, as permitted by applicable NYC regulations
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood classroom experience required
• Experience teaching children ages 2-3 strongly preferred
• Previous Lead Teacher experience preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Must meet applicable NYC Article 47 Group Teacher qualifications for the assigned classroom

What We Offer

• $21-$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 career growth