About the Role
Inspire young learners through engaging classroom experiences, supporting kindergarten readiness, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Implement a high-quality early childhood curriculum, fostering language development, social-emotional growth, problem-solving skills, and school readiness in a nurturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead a preschool classroom and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Create engaging lessons that support early literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
- Monitor and document children's developmental progress
- Support classroom routines, transitions, and behavior guidance strategies
- Partner with families through regular communication and progress updates
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
- Follow New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or higher required
- Minimum of 90 college credits in Early Childhood Education required
- Prior preschool teaching experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Passion for helping young children learn, grow, and succeed
- Must meet New York State childcare licensing requirements
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Classroom management
- Communication skills
Location
- The Learning Experience - Columbus Circle, New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Monday-Friday
Experience Level
- Experienced
- Prior preschool teaching experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or higher
- Minimum of 90 college credits in Early Childhood Education
Salary/Compensations
- $21-$25 per hour
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
About the Company
- The Learning Experience - Columbus Circle
