Toddler Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience - Hell’s Kitchen; 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) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Hell’s Kitchen in New York, NY is seeking a nurturing Toddler Lead Teacher to create a warm, engaging classroom for our active and curious learners.

You will lead the classroom while supporting language development, independence, and social-emotional growth through hands-on activities and daily routines, collaborating closely with families and center leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Previous toddler, daycare, preschool, or early childhood teaching experience preferred.
• Lead classroom experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of toddler development and age-appropriate practices.
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Must meet applicable New York City childcare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging toddler classroom.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and our L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Encourage language development, independence, movement, and social-emotional growth.
• Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions.
• Provide consistent routines and positive behavior guidance.
• Observe children's development and celebrate important milestones.
• Maintain required classroom documentation.
• Build strong, professional relationships with families.
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers.
• Follow applicable New York City childcare regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team-oriented

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

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

Toddler Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY

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

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Start: ASAP

The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen is hiring a nurturing and experienced Toddler Lead Teacher to create a warm, engaging classroom for our active and curious little learners.

Our Toddler Lead Teachers help children build language, independence, social-emotional skills, and confidence through hands‑on learning and consistent daily routines. You'll lead your classroom while working closely with families, fellow teachers, and center leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging toddler classroom
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and our L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Encourage language development, independence, movement, and social-emotional growth
• Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions
• Provide consistent routines and positive behavior guidance
• Observe children's development and celebrate important milestones
• Maintain required classroom documentation
• Build strong, professional relationships with families
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers
• Follow applicable New York City childcare regulations

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required
• Previous toddler, daycare, preschool, or early childhood teaching experience preferred
• Lead classroom experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of toddler development and age-appropriate practices
• Patient, dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Must meet applicable New York City childcare requirements

What We Offer

• $20–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching team
• Opportunities for continued professional growth