Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle, New York, NYPay:$20–$24 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–FridayOpening: New Toddler Classroom
The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to help launch and lead our new Toddler classroom.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood educator who wants to take ownership of a classroom from the beginning. You'll help establish routines, create a welcoming learning environment, build relationships with new families, and develop a strong classroom culture alongside a supportive teaching team.
What You'll Do
- Lead the opening and day-to-day operation of a new Toddler classroom
- Create a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment
- Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Plan developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences
- Encourage language, independence, movement, and social-emotional development
- Establish consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
- Observe children's development and support individual milestones
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Guide and collaborate with your Assistant Teacher
- Maintain classroom documentation, organization, and safety standards
- Follow applicable New York City childcare requirements
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following education/experience pathways:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or
- High School Diploma/GED plus at least 5 years of relevant early childhood experience
Previous toddler classroom experience is strongly preferred. We're looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, understands toddler development, and brings patience, consistency, and enthusiasm to their work.
What We Offer
- $20–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- Opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new Toddler classroom
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive center leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for continued career growth
Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Columbus Circle and make our newest Toddler classroom a place where little learners and their families feel at home from day one.
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.