Lead Toddler Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards, New York, NYPay:$20–$24 per hour (based on education and experience)Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Lead Toddler Teacher – Guide Curious Minds Through Their Biggest Milestones
The Learning Experience – Hudson Yards is seeking an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to lead our Toddler classroom. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys helping young children develop independence, communication, confidence, and social-emotional skills through engaging, play-based learning.
As the Lead Toddler Teacher, you'll create a nurturing and structured classroom while mentoring Assistant Teachers and partnering with families to ensure every child has an exceptional early learning experience.
What You'll Do
- Lead the daily operation of the Toddler classroom using The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
- Foster independence through consistent routines, exploration, and positive guidance
- Create a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Supervise, mentor, and support Assistant Teachers
- Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication and developmental updates
- Ensure compliance with all New York State and New York City health, safety, and licensing regulations
- Maintain high standards of classroom quality and child engagement
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 a toddler classroom preferred
- Strong understanding of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Excellent classroom management, leadership, and communication 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 toddlers build confidence, develop lifelong skills, and discover the joy of learning in a nurturing, supportive 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.