Lead UPK Teacher — Nurture Young Minds (NYS Certified)

The Learning Experience; Kings Park (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; 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 in Kings Park, NY is hiring an experienced UPK Teacher to create a fun, nurturing preschool classroom where young children can learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll work with our L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and center team to focus on development, relationships, and safety.

You’ll lead engaging lessons, support children’s growth across social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical domains, and partner with families to ensure a positive, collaborative experience for every child.

Qualifications

• NYS Certified Teacher is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Experience in preschool, childcare, daycare, or early childhood classroom preferred.
• Early Childhood Education degree, CDA, credential, or NY-approved coursework/experience required.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills essential.
• Passion for helping young children learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, engaging preschool classroom.
• Implement L.E.A.P. Curriculum through hands-on activities.
• Support social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Create a welcoming classroom environment for every child.
• Observe development and communicate progress to families.
• Maintain routines, materials, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers and center leadership for a positive family experience.
• Follow New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

NYS Certified Teacher

Bachelor's degree

Preschool experience

Early Childhood Education

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Early Childhood Education or CDA

NYS Certified Teacher credential

Job description

The Learning Experience in Kings Park, NY is hiring an experienced UPK Teacher to create a fun, nurturing preschool classroom where young children can learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll work with our L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and center team to focus on development, relationships, and safety.

You’ll lead engaging lessons, support children’s growth across social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical domains, and partner with families to ensure a positive, collaborative experience for every child.