Toddler Lead Teacher — Nurture Early Learning

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; 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 is seeking a dedicated Toddler Teacher for our River Vale, NJ location. The role focuses on nurturing infants and young children, guiding routines, and supporting early development in a warm classroom.

Prior childcare experience is required, with strong preference for toddler background. We offer a full-time Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team and franchise leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Professional childcare or early childhood education experience required.
• Toddler classroom experience strongly preferred.
• Lead Teacher experience is a plus.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus, but not required.
• Comfortable with feeding, diapering, safe sleep practices, and individualized infant routines.
• Patient, dependable, nurturing, and confident leading a classroom.
• Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, nurturing, and engaging toddler classroom
• Provide attentive, responsive care throughout the day
• Support individualized feeding, diapering, nap, and daily routines
• Create age-appropriate sensory, movement, language, and early learning experiences
• Encourage cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
• Observe developmental progress and celebrate important milestones
• Maintain accurate classroom records and daily communication
• Build trusting relationships and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom
• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Learning Experience is seeking a dedicated Toddler Teacher for our River Vale, NJ location. The role focuses on nurturing infants and young children, guiding routines, and supporting early development in a warm classroom.

Prior childcare experience is required, with strong preference for toddler background. We offer a full-time Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team and franchise leadership.