Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle, New York, NY
Pay: $20–$24 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Opening: New Toddler Classroom

The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to help launch and lead our new Toddler classroom .

This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood educator who wants to take ownership of a classroom from the beginning. You'll help establish routines, create a welcoming learning environment, build relationships with new families, and develop a strong classroom culture alongside a supportive teaching team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the opening and day-to-day operation of a new Toddler classroom

• Create a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment

• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum

• Plan developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences

• Encourage language, independence, movement, and social-emotional development

• Establish consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance

• Observe children's development and support individual milestones

• Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families

• Guide and collaborate with your Assistant Teacher

• Maintain classroom documentation, organization, and safety standards

• Follow applicable New York City childcare requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education/experience pathways:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education , or

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education , or

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential , or

• High School Diploma/GED plus at least 5 years of relevant early childhood experience
  
  

Previous toddler classroom experience is strongly preferred. We're looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, understands toddler development, and brings patience, consistency, and enthusiasm to their work.

What We Offer

• $20–$24 per hour , based on experience and qualifications

• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule

• Opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new Toddler classroom
  
  
• Paid training and professional development

• Employee childcare discount

• Supportive center leadership and collaborative teaching environment

• Opportunities for continued career growth

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle and make our newest Toddler classroom a place where little learners and their families feel at home from day one.