Lead Teacher — Early Childhood Education & Curriculum

The Learning Experience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. The role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment and implementing the curriculum to meet developmental needs.

The Lead Teacher implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and provides guidance to Assistant Teachers, while also planning activities, supervising daily routines, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, unless state permits.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
• Classroom leadership experience preferred.
• ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills.
• Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
• Support children's development across social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical areas.
• Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
• Lead the daily operation of your classroom.
• Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
• Maintain lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
• Develop strong relationships with families and the teaching team.
• Communicate with families about their child's day and progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership.
• Model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
• Mentor developing teachers.
• Provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
• Follow state licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements.
• Maintain classroom ratios and active supervision.
• Support children's daily care needs (feeding, diapering, toileting).
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organization

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE coursework

Education coursework

Child Development coursework

Job description

The Learning Experience is hiring a Lead Teacher to lead a classroom and support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children. The role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment and implementing the curriculum to meet developmental needs.

The Lead Teacher implements curriculum, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, communicates with families, and provides guidance to Assistant Teachers, while also planning activities, supervising daily routines, and