Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Early Childhood Lead Teacher (2-Year-Old Classroom) The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, NYC
Pay: $23–$26 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
About the Role
The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is hiring a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Lead Teacher to guide our 2-year-old classroom. This role is perfect for an educator who enjoys creating structured, engaging, and nurturing learning environments where young children build confidence, independence, and early learning skills.
Our school offers a supportive, professional environment with strong curriculum resources and a collaborative leadership team.
Benefits:- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Lead a classroom of young learners with warmth, structure, and consistency
- Create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Deliver engaging, play-based lessons using the L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Support children’s social-emotional, language, and early academic development
- Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication
- Guide and support assistant teachers in the classroom
- Ensure compliance with NYC licensing and safety standards
- BA or AA in Early Childhood Education OR currently enrolled and working toward completion (required)
- At least 6 months of classroom teaching experience
- Strong knowledge of child development and DAP
- CPR/First Aid preferred
- Must meet NYC childcare licensing requirements
- $23–$26/hr based on experience and credentials
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Professional growth and career advancement
Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Upper West Side and lead a classroom where learning, laughter, and growth happen every day.
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