Infant Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)
Location: The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle, New York, NY
Pay: $20–$24 per hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Infant Lead Teacher – Early Learning Program
The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle is seeking a compassionate and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to lead our infant classroom. This role provides the opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families while creating a nurturing environment that supports each child's earliest developmental milestones.
As the classroom leader, you will create engaging experiences that encourage exploration, sensory development, communication, and secure attachments during a child's most important first year.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all daily routines for the infant classroom, including feeding, diapering, naps, and developmental activities
- Create a warm, responsive, and engaging learning environment that supports each child's individual needs
- Implement age-appropriate learning experiences using The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Observe, document, and communicate developmental milestones with families
- Mentor and support assistant teachers to ensure consistency and high-quality care
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
- Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication and relationship building
- Ensure compliance with all New York State and NYC health, safety, and licensing requirements
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- CDA accepted
- Candidates with 5+ years of professional childcare experience and a high school diploma will also be considered
- Previous infant classroom experience required
- Strong understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Must meet all New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of $20–$24 based on education and experience
- Paid time off and recognized holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle and lead an infant classroom where every child is nurtured, supported, and encouraged to reach important developmental milestones in a caring and engaging environment.
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.