Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Benefits:

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

Early Childhood Lead Teacher (2-Year-Old Classroom) The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, NYC
Pay: $23–$26 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

About the Role

The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is hiring a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Lead Teacher to guide our 2-year-old classroom. This role is perfect for an educator who enjoys creating structured, engaging, and nurturing learning environments where young children build confidence, independence, and early learning skills.

Our school offers a supportive, professional environment with strong curriculum resources and a collaborative leadership team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a classroom of young learners with warmth, structure, and consistency
  
  
• Create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment
  
  
• Deliver engaging, play-based lessons using the L.E.A.P. Curriculum
  
  
• Support children’s social-emotional, language, and early academic development
  
  
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication
  
  
• Guide and support assistant teachers in the classroom
  
  
• Ensure compliance with NYC licensing and safety standards
  
  

Qualifications

• BA or AA in Early Childhood Education OR currently enrolled and working toward completion (required)
  
  
• At least 6 months of classroom teaching experience
  
  
• Strong knowledge of child development and DAP
  
  
• CPR/First Aid preferred
  
  
• Must meet NYC childcare licensing requirements
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• $23–$26/hr based on experience and credentials
  
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
  
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
  
  
• Professional growth and career advancement
  
  
• Childcare discount
  
  
• Supportive leadership and team culture
  
  

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Upper West Side and lead a classroom where learning, laughter, and growth happen every day. Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Learning Experience