Infant Lead Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle, New York, NYPay:$20–$24 per hour (based on education and experience)Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Infant Lead Teacher – Nurture, Inspire, and Lead
The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle is seeking a compassionate and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to lead our youngest classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for an early childhood educator who enjoys building strong relationships with infants and families while mentoring fellow teachers and creating an exceptional learning environment.
As the Lead Teacher, you'll guide classroom instruction, support your teaching team, and provide responsive, individualized care that helps infants reach important developmental milestones during their first years of life.
What You'll Do
- Lead the daily operation of the Infant classroom with a focus on safety, nurturing care, and developmentally appropriate learning
- Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum through engaging sensory experiences and responsive interactions
- Foster infants' cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional development
- Supervise and mentor Assistant Teachers to ensure consistent, high-quality classroom practices
- Maintain individualized care routines including feeding, diapering, naps, and developmental observations
- Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication and developmental updates
- Ensure compliance with all New York State and New York City childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or High School Diploma with at least five years of relevant early childhood experience
- Previous experience leading an infant classroom strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, 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 – Columbus Circle and help create a warm, nurturing classroom where infants build strong foundations for lifelong learning while growing alongside a dedicated team of early childhood professionals.
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
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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.