Toddler Lead Teacher
Full Time • Astoria
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Learning Experience – Astoria, NY
The Learning Experience – Astoria, NY
The Learning Experience in Astoria is seeking a passionate, reliable, and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team. This role is responsible for creating a structured, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment that supports the rapid growth and development of toddlers.
We are looking for a teacher who understands toddler behavior, can confidently guide routines, and brings patience, consistency, and strong classroom leadership every day.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a toddler classroom and maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with center standards
- Support toddlers’ cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
- Establish and maintain consistent daily routines (meals, naps, transitions, activities)
- Maintain strong, professional communication with families
- Follow all DOH Article 47 regulations and center policies
- Supervise and guide assistant teachers within the classroom
- Maintain accurate daily reports and classroom documentation
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a daycare center (toddler experience required)
- Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED
- Strong understanding of toddler development and behavior
- Ability to manage routines, transitions, and age-appropriate expectations
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Warm, patient, and consistent demeanor
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Must meet all state requirements (medical, background check, fingerprinting)
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone who thrives in a structured environment and can take full ownership of a classroom
- A teacher who can confidently guide toddler behavior in a positive, developmentally appropriate way
- A team player who contributes to a positive, supportive school culture
Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
Compensation:
- $18–$21 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 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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