Lead Infant 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 Infant Teacher

Location: The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards, New York, NY Pay: $20–$24 per hour (based on education and experience) Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Lead Infant Teacher – Create a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning

The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards is seeking a nurturing and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to lead our Infant classroom. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about supporting children's earliest developmental milestones while creating a warm, responsive, and engaging learning environment.

As the Lead Infant Teacher, you'll oversee the daily operation of the classroom, mentor Assistant Teachers, and partner with families to ensure every child receives exceptional care during this important stage of development.

What You'll Do

Lead the daily routines and educational experiences within the Infant classroom

Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum through sensory exploration and developmentally appropriate activities

Support infants' cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional growth through responsive caregiving

Supervise and coach Assistant Teachers to maintain a consistent, high-quality classroom experience

Maintain individualized feeding, diapering, sleeping, and care schedules

Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and developmental updates

Ensure compliance with all New York State and New York City health, safety, and licensing requirements

Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or CDA required

Previous experience leading an infant classroom preferred

Strong understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational 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 $20–$24 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 – Hudson Yards and lead a classroom where our youngest learners receive the nurturing care, meaningful interactions, and early educational experiences that help them thrive from the very beginning.

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.