Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Young Toddler Classroom
Tuckahoe
Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Young Toddler Classroom
Full Time • Tuckahoe
Benefits:
- 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
Lead Early Childhood Teacher – Young Toddler Classroom
Location: The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe
Pay: $20–$23 per hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Pay: $20–$23 per hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Lead Early Childhood Teacher – Help Young Toddlers Thrive
The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe is seeking an experienced Lead Early Childhood Teacher to guide our Young Toddler (Twaddler) classroom. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who enjoys helping children transition from infancy into a more independent, language-rich learning environment.
As the Lead Teacher, you'll create engaging experiences that encourage exploration, communication, social-emotional development, and early school readiness while mentoring Assistant Teachers and building strong partnerships with families.
What You'll Do
- Lead the daily operation of the Young Toddler classroom using The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that foster language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth
- Encourage independence through positive guidance, structured routines, and hands-on exploration
- Create a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom where children feel confident and supported
- Mentor and collaborate with Assistant Teachers to ensure a consistent, high-quality classroom experience
- Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and developmental updates
- Maintain compliance with all New York State and New York City licensing regulations and health and safety standards
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or High School Diploma with at least five years of relevant early childhood experience
- Previous experience leading a toddler or young toddler classroom preferred
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and classroom management skills
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Must meet all applicable New York State and New York City childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
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Competitive pay of $20–$23 per hour
- Paid time off and recognized holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe and help young toddlers build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning while becoming part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional early childhood education.
Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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