Lead Toddler Teacher

The Learning Experience - Columbus Circle, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle in New York, NY is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to launch and lead a brand-new Toddler classroom. You will establish routines, foster a welcoming learning environment, and build strong relationships with new families alongside a supportive teaching team.

Ideal candidates have strong early childhood experience, are confident leaders, and will guide the classroom from the ground up while ensuring developmental milestones and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and day-to-day operation of a new Toddler classroom
• Create a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Plan developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences
• Encourage language, independence, movement, and social-emotional development
• Establish consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
• Observe children's development and support individual milestones
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Guide and collaborate with your Assistant Teacher
• Maintain classroom documentation, organization, and safety standards
• Follow applicable New York City childcare requirements

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

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule

Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle, New York, NY

Pay: $20–$24 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Opening: New Toddler Classroom

The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to help launch and lead our new Toddler classroom.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood educator who wants to take ownership of a classroom from the beginning. You'll help establish routines, create a welcoming learning environment, build relationships with new families, and develop a strong classroom culture alongside a supportive teaching team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the opening and day-to-day operation of a new Toddler classroom


• Create a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment


• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum


• Plan developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences


• Encourage language, independence, movement, and social-emotional development


• Establish consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance


• Observe children's development and support individual milestones


• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families


• Guide and collaborate with your Assistant Teacher


• Maintain classroom documentation, organization, and safety standards


• Follow applicable New York City childcare requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or


• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or


• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or


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

Previous toddler classroom experience is strongly preferred. We're looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, understands toddler development, and brings patience, consistency, and enthusiasm to their work.

What We Offer

• $20–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications


• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule


• Opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new Toddler classroom


• Paid training and professional development


• Employee childcare discount


• Supportive center leadership and collaborative teaching environment


• Opportunities for continued career growth