Lead Teacher

AACTE Connect360; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring an experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to create a warm, developmentally appropriate classroom where young children learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll use our L.E.A.P.

Curriculum® and a collaborative center team to focus on meaningful relationships with children and families. Ideal candidates meet NY lead teacher requirements, have early childhood training, and bring strong classroom management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must meet New York State requirements for a lead teacher.
• Experience in preschool/childcare/daycare or early childhood classroom.
• Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree, CDA, credential, or NY-compatible coursework/experience.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for helping young children learn and develop.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Must meet background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Bring L.E.A.P. Curriculum® to life through hands-on lessons and activities.
• Support children's social‑emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Create a positive classroom environment where every child feels welcomed and supported.
• Observe children's development and communicate progress with families.
• Maintain classroom routines, learning materials, and required documentation.
• Partner with fellow teachers and center leadership to create an exceptional family experience.
• Follow New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Passion for helping children

Health and safety awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree

CDA credential or NY-relevant coursework/experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

$500 Sign On Bonus for Lead Qualified Candidates! Pay: $20–$24 per hour. Location: Kings Park, NY. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday. Benefits: 401K, Employee Discounts, Free Dental & Vision, Health Insurance available, Tuition Assistance and more!

Bring Your Passion for Teaching to TLE

The Learning Experience is hiring an experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to create a fun, nurturing, and engaging classroom where young children can learn, grow, and thrive.

You’ll have the support of our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, classroom resources, and a collaborative center team—giving you more time to focus on what matters most: teaching and building meaningful relationships with children and families.

What You'll Do

• Lead a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom
• Bring TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum® to life through hands-on lessons and activities
• Support children's social‑emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
• Create a positive classroom environment where every child feels welcomed and supported
• Observe children's development and communicate progress with families
• Maintain classroom routines, learning materials, and required documentation
• Partner with fellow teachers and center leadership to create an exceptional family experience
• Follow New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

What We're Looking For

• Must meet applicable New York State requirements for a lead teacher
• Previous experience in a preschool, childcare, daycare, or early childhood classroom
• Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree, CDA, credential, or relevant coursework/experience consistent with NY requirements
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passion for helping young children learn and develop
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Must meet applicable background screening, health, and training requirements

Why Join TLE

• L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom resources provided
• Supportive, collaborative teaching environment
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Make a meaningful impact on children and families every day

This position requires active supervision of young children and the ability to participate in classroom and outdoor activities, including standing, bending, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.