Toddler Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience #354; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,996 - 36,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick days

401k retirement plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading early childhood education center in Brooklyn is seeking Lead Teachers for children aged 12 to 24 months. Candidates must have extensive teaching experience and an educational background in Early Childhood Education. The role requires nurturing engagement through play-based activities while maintaining high educational standards. The center provides a supportive environment for both teachers and children, aiming to foster growth and inclusivity in development. Competitive compensation is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a teacher for children six weeks to 24 months.
• 1-3 years experience as a teacher for children under six years old.
• New York State Teacher's Certification (if applicable).
• New York State Teacher's Certification (Birth - 2nd or elementary), if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work as a full-time toddler teacher in a high-expectations environment.
• Encourage positive participation using play-based activities.
• Co-teach and execute lesson plans focusing on social and emotional learning.
• Perform all childcare duties including potty training and feeding.

Skills

Child-centric teaching

Classroom management

Positive reinforcement

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Job Description: The Learning Experience – Clinton Hill (TLE – Clinton Hill) is seeking candidates for Lead Teachers (12 months- 24 months) for our play-based early childhood development center in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn serving children from six weeks to five years of age.

Full-Time (35-40 hours a week) Staff Benefits:

• Five (5) vacation days, and five (5) sick days by accrual after 90-day introductory period.
• Paid holidays, including extended breaks: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Leftover Day, New Year’s, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, August Break (5 days), Winter Break (6 days).
• 401k retirement plan after initial 6 months of employment.
• Training and Development
• Vision Insurance,
• Short/ Long-Term Disability,
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Principal Areas of Responsibility

• Work as a full-time toddler teacher (35-40 hours a week) as part of a high-expectations, high-achievement performance culture that integrates best practice from New York City, New York State, and The Learning Experience.
• Encourage positive participation of students using enrichment and play-based activities to develop all aspects of their mental, physical, and social beings.
• Co‑teach alongside staff members to develop and execute creatively on lesson plans focusing on diversity, social, and emotional learning, along with enrichment, curriculum themes, indoor and outdoor play, combining the arts and hands‑on experiences with supportive guidance from management.
• Perform all duties related to childcare including potty training, diapering, feeding, cleaning, and nurturing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management as per program needs.

Required Credentials

• 5 years experience as a teacher for children six weeks to 24 months
• Pursuing your associates degree or bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field
• 1-3 years experience as a teacher for children under six years old.
• New York State Teacher's Certification (Birth - 2nd or elementary), if applicable

About Us

TLE – Clinton Hill is a high-quality childcare and early childhood learning center. Using child-centric activities and play, combined with a research-based curriculum, TLE – Clinton Hill covers all aspects of a child's most important developmental years. TLE – Clinton Hill works hard to nurture a more diverse and inclusive generation of children. We ensure to educate our children to see the differences in each and every one of us, and in all humans with comfort and love. By Learning, Playing and Growing, children will flourish in a newly constructed 12,000-square-foot facility with an indoor playground serving children from six weeks to six years of age. We believe in the importance of working and learning in a beautiful environment, focusing on classroom design, creative process art, and engaging children with high-quality materials. It is important for members of our team to participate in on-going professional development in order to keep up with the ever-changing trends in the field of early childhood education. Our goal is to provide growth opportunities to team members who demonstrate flexibility, growth mindset, cooperative teamwork, receptiveness to feedback and excellent communication skills towards coworkers, children and families.

Compensation: $22.50 - $26.44 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

Why Choose The Learning Experience?

Living TLE®’s mission and values every day

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve. We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.

The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.

See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special

Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.