Lead Toddler Teacher
Full Time • Middletown
About Us
The Learning Experience (TLE) of Middletown is a premier early childhood education center dedicated to providing a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. We believe in creating joyful learning experiences that foster confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate, reliable, and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team. The Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, loving, and stimulating classroom environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of toddlers. This role includes implementing TLE’s proprietary curriculum, mentoring assistant teachers, and building strong relationships with families.
Qualifications
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Required:
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR
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CDA Credential for Infant/Toddlers
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR
- Previous experience working with toddlers - at least 2 years
- Strong understanding of toddler development and age-appropriate practices
- Ability to meet state licensing requirements and center policies
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a toddler classroom in accordance with TLE standards, state regulations, and best practices
- Implement The Learning Experience curriculum and daily lesson plans
- Create a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment
- Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom at all times
- Supervise and support assistant teachers and classroom aides
- Build positive, professional relationships with families through daily communication
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- A nurturing educator who genuinely enjoys working with toddlers
- Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- A positive role model who reflects TLE’s values and professionalism
Schedule & Benefits
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Full-Time Position
- Competitive pay based on education and experience
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive leadership team and positive work environment
- Opportunity for growth within The Learning Experience network
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.50 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.