Toddler Teacher Assistant
Location: The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Pay: $18–$20 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Toddler Teacher Assistant – Early Learning Classroom
The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen is seeking a caring and dependable Toddler Teacher Assistant to support our toddler classroom. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping young children develop confidence, communication skills, and independence while working alongside an experienced Lead Teacher.
As a Toddler Teacher Assistant, you'll help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom where children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily classroom routines for toddler-aged children
- Support developmentally appropriate learning activities using The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Encourage children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, transitions, and outdoor play
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
- Observe children's progress and communicate with the Lead Teacher
- Follow all New York State and NYC health, safety, and licensing requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Early childhood education or childcare experience preferred
- Passion for working with toddlers and supporting their development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, nurturing, and professional approach
- Must meet all New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of $18–$20 based on experience
- Paid time off and recognized holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Hell's Kitchen and help create a classroom where toddlers feel safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.
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.