Lead Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood Teacher – 2.5–3-Year-Old Classroom

Location: The Learning Experience – Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
Pay: $23–$25 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Bushwick is hiring Lead Early Childhood Teachers for our 2.5–3-year-old classrooms.

This is such an exciting developmental stage: children are building independence, developing rapidly expanding language skills, learning how to navigate friendships, and becoming increasingly curious about the world around them. We're looking for experienced educators who can turn that curiosity into meaningful learning experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead a classroom of children approximately 2.5–3 years old
  
  
• Create a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment
  
  
• Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
  
  
• Plan hands-on activities that encourage language, creativity, movement, and early academic skills
  
  
• Support independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional development
  
  
• Establish consistent routines and positive classroom guidance
  
  
• Observe developmental progress and support individual milestones
  
  
• Partner with families and provide regular classroom communication
  
  
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support teachers
  
  
• Maintain required documentation and classroom 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 experience working with toddlers, older toddlers, or preschool-age children is strongly preferred. Lead classroom experience is also a plus.

What We Offer

• $23–$25 per hour , based on experience and qualifications
  
  
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
  
  
• Paid training and professional development
  
  
• Employee childcare discount
  
  
• Supportive center leadership
  
  
• Collaborative teaching environment
  
  
• Opportunities for continued career growth
  
  

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Bushwick and help children make the exciting transition from toddlerhood into preschool with confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.