Lead Preschool Teacher
Full Time • Dobbs Ferry
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Lead Preschool Teacher Needed! Join Our Happy, Play-Based Learning Community
Join The Learning Experience as a Lead Preschool Teacher! Our centers focus on developing Little Learners from infancy through preschool. We make early education joyful, engaging, and meaningful, creating a nurturing environment where preschoolers can learn, play, explore, and grow every day.
At The Learning Experience, we believe educators deserve to work in a positive, supportive workplace. Join us and experience why “Happy Happens Here.”
What We Offer
What We Offer
- State-of-the-Art Preschool Classrooms: Our immersive, developmentally appropriate preschool environments include hands-on learning materials, early literacy tools, STEM resources, and creative play opportunities that encourage curiosity and independence.
- Professional Growth & Training: We provide ongoing ECE training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you advance your career as an early childhood educator.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive healthcare benefits, competitive pay, and performance-based bonuses.
Key Responsibilities (Lead Preschool Teacher)
- Implement Engaging Preschool Lesson Plans: Create dynamic, age-appropriate activities aligned with early learning standards—supporting kindergarten readiness through literacy, math, science, social-emotional learning, and purposeful play. Our Curriculum is SO much fun!
- Foster a Safe, Positive Classroom Environment: Maintain an organized, joyful, and supportive classroom that promotes preschoolers’ independence, creativity, and confidence while following all childcare licensing regulations.
- Support Children’s Growth & School Readiness: Observe, assess, and document developmental progress in areas such as problem-solving, communication, fine/gross motor skills, collaboration, and early academic skills.
- Build Strong Family Partnerships: Share daily updates, photos, learning highlights, and progress reports using our communication tools and mobile app to keep families connected and engaged.
- Collaborate with Teaching Staff: Lead and mentor assistant teachers to ensure a consistent, warm, and enriching preschool learning experience; contribute to team planning and center-wide initiatives.
- Promote Social–Emotional Development: Guide preschoolers through routines, transitions, conflict resolution, and self-regulation using positive guidance techniques.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Preschool Lead Teacher or similar role in a licensed childcare, daycare, or early childhood education center.
- Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field preferred; High School Diploma/GED required.
- Strong understanding of preschool development, early learning standards, play-based instruction, and kindergarten readiness.
- Knowledge of state and local childcare licensing requirements, preschool safety standards, and appropriate classroom ratios.
- Demonstrated skills in classroom leadership, communication, and positive behavior guidance.
Compensation: $20.00 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.
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.
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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.
TLE® Center job opportunities
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.