About the role
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-Year-Old Classroom
Location: The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe, NY
Pay: $20–$23 per hour (based on experience and credentials)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Lead Teacher – Help Two-Year-Olds Build Confidence & Independence
The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe is seeking an experienced Lead Early Childhood Teacher to lead our 2-Year-Old (Preppers) classroom.
This is an exciting developmental stage as children rapidly build language skills, independence, confidence, and their first friendships. We're looking for an educator who can provide the structure and nurturing support young children need while making learning engaging, active, and fun.
As the Lead Teacher, you'll take ownership of your classroom, collaborate with your teaching team, and build strong relationships with families.
What You'll Do
Lead daily routines and learning experiences in our 2-Year-Old classroom
Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities
Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
Encourage independence, communication, and emerging self-help skills
Guide children through meals, toileting readiness, rest time, learning centers, outdoor play, and transitions
Use positive guidance to encourage appropriate classroom behaviors and early social skills
Maintain a safe, organized, nurturing, and engaging classroom
Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers
Observe children's development and communicate regularly with families
Follow all applicable New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Qualifications
Candidates should meet one of the following education/experience pathways:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or
- High School Diploma with at least five years of relevant early childhood experience
Previous professional experience working with toddlers or two-year-olds is strongly preferred.
We're looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, dependable, nurturing, organized, and passionate about early childhood education.
What We Offer
- $20–$23 per hour, based on experience and credentials
- Consistent Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Employee childcare discount
Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
Opportunity to lead your own classroom and make a meaningful impact on children and families
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe and help two-year-olds develop the language, confidence, independence, and early learning skills that prepare them for preschool and beyond.
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.
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