Toddler Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience; Ledgewood (NJ); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

The Learning Experience - Ledgewood, NJ is seeking an experienced Toddler Lead Teacher who loves guiding young children to discover independence, build confidence, and reach developmental milestones.

In this full-time role, you will lead daily activities, implement the LEAP curriculum, and partner with families to support each child's growth in a nurturing, safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
• Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Lead Teacher experience preferred.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily Toddler classroom activities and routines.
• Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
• Create engaging experiences through sensory play, art, music, movement, language, and hands-on exploration.
• Encourage independence, communication, and positive social interactions.
• Support diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management.
• Observe and document children's developmental milestones and progress.
• Guide, mentor, and collaborate with Assistant Teachers.
• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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

The Learning Experience - Ledgewood, NJ

Pay: $17-$18 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Ledgewood is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Toddler Lead Teacher who loves helping young children discover their independence, develop new skills, and build confidence.

Our Toddler Lead Teachers do more than supervise a classroom. They create engaging learning experiences, guide children's social-emotional development, and establish a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn.

If you're an experienced early childhood educator who enjoys leading a classroom and making a meaningful difference during these important developmental years, we'd love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Toddler classroom activities and routines


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


• Create engaging experiences through sensory play, art, music, movement, language, and hands-on exploration


• Encourage independence, communication, and positive social interactions


• Support diapering, toileting, meals, rest time, and classroom transitions


• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management


• Observe and document children's developmental milestones and progress


• Guide, mentor, and collaborate with Assistant Teachers


• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families


• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment


• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required


• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required


• Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred


• Previous Lead Teacher experience preferred


• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials preferred


• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills


• Patient, dependable, energetic, and confident leading a classroom


• Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $17-$18 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 career growth and advancement