Toddler Lead 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

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 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY seeks a Lead Toddler Teacher for 12–24 month olds. You will guide daily routines, implement LEAP-inspired activities, and foster language development in a nurturing classroom.

This role offers professional development, advancement opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. The position pays $21–$23 per hour, with full-time schedule Monday–Friday and an emphasis on safe, engaging care and strong family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred; CDA accepted.
• 5+ years of classroom experience with high school diploma considered.
• Previous toddler classroom experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and responsive caregiving.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred; meet NY state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines for children ages 12–24 months.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities using the LEAP Curriculum.
• Support children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Mentor assistant teachers and promote classroom consistency.
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication.
• Maintain compliance with New York State and NYC licensing requirements.

Skills

Classroom experience

Child development knowledge

Mentoring

Family communication

Responsive caregiving

Language development support

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA accepted

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 – 1-Year-Old Classroom

Location: The Learning Experience – Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY

Pay: $21–$23 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience – Bushwick is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our young toddler classroom. This role focuses on supporting children during one of the most important stages of development by creating a nurturing environment that encourages language development, exploration, confidence, and secure relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys leading a classroom while making a lasting impact on young children's earliest learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines for children ages 12–24 months
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities using the L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Support children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Mentor assistant teachers and promote classroom consistency
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication
• Maintain compliance with New York State and NYC licensing requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, CDA accepted
• Candidates with 5+ years of classroom experience and a high school diploma will also be considered
• Previous toddler classroom experience preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and responsive caregiving
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Must meet New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of $20–$23 based on education and experience
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

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.