Lead ECE Teacher (2.5–3yo) | Growth & Flexible Benefits

The Learning Experience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; 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 – Bushwick is hiring a Lead Early Childhood Teacher for our 2.5–3-year-old classrooms. This full-time role offers a structured, engaging environment and the opportunity to apply the LEAP Curriculum to support early language and social skills.

You will plan hands-on activities, collaborate with families, ensure safety, and participate in ongoing professional development while guiding young learners toward independence and milestone achievements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or an equivalent credential.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA credential accepted.
• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant early childhood experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of children approximately 2.5–3 years old.
• Create a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Plan hands-on activities that encourage language, creativity, movement, and early academic skills.
• Support independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional development.
• Establish consistent routines and positive classroom guidance.
• Observe developmental progress and support individual milestones.
• Partner with families and provide regular classroom communication.
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers.
• Maintain required documentation and classroom safety standards.
• Follow applicable New York City childcare requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Early childhood education

Language development

Family engagement

Observation & assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

High School Diploma/GED plus at least 5 years of relevant early childhood experience

Tools

LEAP Curriculum

Job description

The Learning Experience – Bushwick is hiring a Lead Early Childhood Teacher for our 2.5–3-year-old classrooms. This full-time role offers a structured, engaging environment and the opportunity to apply the LEAP Curriculum to support early language and social skills.

You will plan hands-on activities, collaborate with families, ensure safety, and participate in ongoing professional development while guiding young learners toward independence and milestone achievements.