Lead Infant Teacher — Inspire Growth & Joy

The Learning Experience; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Lead Teacher in Hoboken, NJ. You will lead classrooms, mentor peers, and deliver a nurturing, engaging environment for infants to preschoolers using the LEAP Curriculum.

You will communicate with families, support enrollment goals, and partner with staff to create a joyful, educational atmosphere where children thrive and families feel connected.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred; at least six months required.
• Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements.
• Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers to create a dynamic learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Classroom Management

DAP knowledge

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.

Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred. At least six months of professional teaching experience required.
• Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree preferred. High school diploma/GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• CPR and First Aide certification preferred
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role