Lead Toddler Teacher
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 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 Toddler Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience Brooklyn, Bushwick
Pay: $20$23 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, MondayFriday
The Learning Experience Brooklyn (Bushwick) is seeking an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our 1- 2-year-old classroom. This role is ideal for a confident early childhood educator who enjoys leading a classroom, supporting toddler development, and creating a structured, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Our toddler program focuses on independence, language development, social-emotional growth, and consistent routines through hands-on, play-based learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a toddler classroom in a safe, warm, and developmentally appropriate environment
- Implement daily lessons aligned with The Learning Experience L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Support early language, motor skills, social interaction, and emotional development
- Maintain consistent routines including meals, diapering or toileting, transitions, and rest time
- Supervise and support assistant teachers to ensure classroom consistency and quality
- Observe and document developmental milestones and classroom progress
- Build strong relationships with families through daily communication
- Maintain compliance with New York City Department of Health licensing requirements and center policies
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, or
- CDA credential, or
- High school diploma with 5 or more years of classroom experience
- Experience working with toddlers in a licensed early childhood setting
- Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Ability to meet all NYC childcare licensing and background requirements
Why Join Our Team:
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee childcare discount
- Benefits for eligible full-time employees
Apply today to lead a toddler classroom where children grow, explore, and thrive.
