Lead Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience`; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Brooklyn Bushwick is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom.

You will implement the LEAP Curriculum and craft engaging activities, supporting language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development while fostering independence and positive peer interactions.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have formal education in Early Childhood Education as listed above or equivalent credentials.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with NYC childcare requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom.
• Implement the LEAP Curriculum.
• Create engaging activities (art, music, movement, sensory play, stories).
• Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
• Encourage independence and positive peer interactions.
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, transitions.
• Maintain routines and positive classroom guidance.
• Observe development and maintain documentation.
• Build relationships and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with classroom support teachers.
• Follow NYC childcare requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Associate's in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

High School diploma + 5 years experience

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 Toddler Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience - Brooklyn Bushwick, NY

Pay: $21-$23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Brooklyn Bushwick is seeking experienced and nurturing Lead Toddler Teachers to join our early childhood education team.

Our toddlers are building language, independence, confidence, and social skills every day. We're looking for teachers who can create a warm, structured classroom where children feel secure while having plenty of opportunities to explore, play, and learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Toddler classroom
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Create engaging activities through art, music, movement, sensory play, stories, and exploration
• Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and positive peer interactions
• Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Maintain consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
• Observe children's development and maintain required documentation
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers
• Follow applicable New York City childcare requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience pathways:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
• CDA credential
• High school diploma or GED plus at least 5 years of relevant early childhood experience

Previous toddler classroom experience strongly preferred. Candidates should have strong classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills and meet applicable New York City childcare requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $21-$23 per hour
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.