About the Role
The Learning Experience – Bushwick is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to guide their young toddler classroom. This role focuses on supporting children during a critical developmental stage by creating a nurturing environment that encourages language development, exploration, confidence, and secure relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys leading a classroom while making a lasting impact on young children's earliest learning experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom routines for children ages 12–24 months
- Implement developmentally appropriate activities using the L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Support children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
- Mentor assistant teachers and promote classroom consistency
- Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication
- Maintain compliance with New York State and NYC licensing requirements
Requirements
- Candidates with 5+ years of classroom experience and a high school diploma will also be considered
- Previous toddler classroom experience preferred
- Strong understanding of child development and responsive caregiving
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Must meet New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
Skills
- Child development
- Responsive caregiving
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Mentoring
Location
- Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of classroom experience
Education Level
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- CDA accepted
- High school diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $21–$23 per hour
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
About the Company
- The Learning Experience – Bushwick is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to guide our young toddler classroom.
