Lead Preschool Teacher

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 Preschool Teacher

Location: The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Pay: $21-$26 per hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Lead Preschool Teacher - Inspire Young Learners Every Day

The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Preschool Teacher to guide our preschool classroom. We're looking for an educator who is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences while helping children develop the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they'll carry into kindergarten and beyond.

As the Lead Preschool Teacher, you'll mentor your classroom team, build strong partnerships with families, and create a positive environment where every child feels supported and excited to learn.

What You'll Do

• Lead a preschool classroom using The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support kindergarten readiness
• Foster children's literacy, math, science, creativity, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning
• Create a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom where children can thrive
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Teachers while promoting teamwork and classroom consistency
• Observe children's developmental progress and communicate regularly with families
• Maintain compliance with all New York State and New York City licensing regulations and health and safety standards
• Collaborate with center leadership to uphold the highest standards of educational excellence

Qualifications

• 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 preschool classroom preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Excellent leadership, classroom management, and communication skills
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Must meet all applicable New York State and New York City childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $21-$26 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 - Hell's Kitchen and lead a preschool classroom where children build confidence, develop lifelong skills, and discover the joy of learning every day while growing your own career in early childhood education.

Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 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.