Preschool Lead Teacher
Location
Astoria
Type
Full Time
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
The Learning Experience – Astoria, NY
- Lead a preschool classroom (ages 2–4) and maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with center standards
- Support children’s cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development
- Foster school readiness skills, including early literacy, social skills, and independence
- Establish and maintain consistent daily routines and transitions
- Maintain strong, professional communication with families regarding progress and development
- Follow all DOH Article 47 regulations and center policies
- Supervise and guide assistant teachers within the classroom
- Maintain accurate documentation, assessments, and daily reports
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a daycare center (preschool experience preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED
- Strong understanding of child development for ages 2–4
- Experience with curriculum planning and classroom management
- Ability to guide behavior in a positive, developmentally appropriate way
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Must meet all state requirements (medical, background check, fingerprinting)
- A confident leader who can take full ownership of a classroom
- A teacher who can balance structure with engaging, hands-on learning experiences
- Someone who prioritizes school readiness while supporting the whole child
- A team player who contributes to a positive, supportive school culture
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
- $19–$23 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
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.
The Learning Experience - Astoria
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.
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