Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts

The Learning Experience – Astoria, NY
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
$19.00–$22.00 per hour, based on education and experience

Make an Impact During the Years That Matter Most

Are you an early childhood educator who believes toddlers learn best through exploration, play, connection, and hands-on experiences ?

The Learning Experience of Astoria is looking for a passionate, nurturing, and qualified Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team.

We are looking for more than someone to simply lead a classroom. We want an educator who is excited to build meaningful relationships with children and families, create engaging learning experiences, and help our toddlers develop the confidence, independence, language, and social-emotional skills that create a strong foundation for future learning.

If you love early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative school community , we would love to meet you!

What You'll Do

As our Lead Toddler Teacher , you will take ownership of your classroom while working alongside a supportive school leadership team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a warm, welcoming, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore

• Planning and implementing hands-on, play-based, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
  
  
• Supporting children's growth across all developmental areas, including social-emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and creative development
  
  
• Helping toddlers build independence through daily routines, self-help skills, positive interactions, and age-appropriate responsibilities

• Establishing consistent classroom routines and expectations that help children feel confident and secure

• Observing children's development and maintaining required classroom documentation and records

• Building strong, professional relationships with families and keeping them connected to their child's learning, development, and classroom experience

• Collaborating with fellow teachers, support staff, and school leadership

• Maintaining a safe, organized, clean, and engaging classroom environment
  
  
• Bringing creativity, enthusiasm, patience, and positivity into the classroom each day

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
  
  
• Previous experience working with young children in a licensed daycare, preschool, or childcare center

• Strong understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices

• Ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences

• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and applicable state compliance requirements

• A genuine passion for working with toddlers and supporting their growth and development

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Lead Toddler Teacher or in a similar classroom leadership role

• Experience planning and implementing early childhood curriculum

• Familiarity with developmental observations, assessments, and classroom documentation

• Additional early childhood education credentials or certifications

Compensation

$19.00–$22.00 per hour

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, qualifications, credentials, and relevant early childhood experience.

Why Join Our Astoria Team?

We believe great classrooms begin with great teachers.

At The Learning Experience of Astoria, we want our educators to feel supported, respected, and valued while having the opportunity to do meaningful work with children and families. You'll join a collaborative team that understands how important early childhood educators are and the lasting impact a wonderful teacher can have on a child's first experiences with school.

Our toddlers are at an incredible stage of development—learning new words, building friendships, gaining independence, exploring their environment, and discovering something new every day. As their Lead Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to guide those moments, celebrate their milestones, and create a classroom experience they look forward to each morning.

We are actively interviewing qualified candidates and looking for the right educator to join our team.

Ready to Find Your Next Classroom?

If you're an enthusiastic early childhood educator looking for a school where you can teach, create, connect, and make a difference , we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today! Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.