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About the Role

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation, where “Happy Happens Here!” At The Learning Experience, our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teachers are ambassadors of happiness who create meaningful moments that reflect our mission—to make a positive difference in the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve. As a UPK Teacher, you will prepare children for kindergarten by building strong academic, social-emotional, communication, and independence skills while inspiring joy, curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and maintain a stimulating, welcoming, and organized UPK classroom where children can learn, play, explore, and grow.
• Bring The Learning Experience’s proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and UPK learning standards to life through engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Support children’s growth in early literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, creative arts, physical development, and social-emotional learning.
• Develop and implement purposeful lesson plans, learning centers, small-group instruction, and individualized learning experiences.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s progress using approved assessment tools, portfolios, work samples, and developmental data.
• Adapt instruction and classroom strategies to accommodate the individual strengths, needs, learning styles, and abilities of each child.
• Establish consistent routines, expectations, and positive guidance strategies that encourage independence, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and properly supervised environment in which children are safeguarded and able to thrive.
• Regularly communicate with families regarding their child’s progress, classroom experiences, developmental milestones, and kindergarten readiness.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, lesson-planning, and classroom records in accordance with center, school district, OCFS, and New York State requirements.
• Partner with center staff and leadership to support program quality, family engagement, retention, enrollment, and center-wide goals.
• Cultivate warm, professional relationships with children, families, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet all center, school district, New York State, and federal employment requirements.
• Must satisfy requirements related to background clearances, immunizations, employment physicals, and mandatory health and safety training.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience with classroom leadership, lesson planning, child assessment, and positive behavior guidance.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and kindergarten-readiness expectations.
• Use sound judgment to identify and address potential health, safety, or supervision risks.
• Ensure children are actively supervised and their daily care needs are appropriately met.
• Assist children with toileting, dressing, grooming, meals, and other personal-care needs when necessary.
• Model and encourage respectful communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Keep children actively engaged in meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and protect the confidentiality of children and families.
• Demonstrate composure, patience, flexibility, and professionalism at all times.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Sit on the floor and move between child-level and adult-level positions.
• Lift and carry objects or children weighing up to 40 pounds safely.
• Reach, stretch, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use a stool or ladder to access classroom materials when necessary.
• Supervise children effectively by sight and sound.
• Work outdoors during portions of the school day in temperatures ranging from approximately 20°F with wind chill to 95°F.
• Maintain the mental and physical alertness, stamina, and consistent energy necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Experience Level

• Previous experience teaching preschool or UPK-aged children is required.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, or a related field strongly preferred.
• New York State teacher certification in Early Childhood Education, Birth–Grade 2, N–6, or another certification accepted by the partnering school district is preferred or required based on UPK contract guidelines.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained within the required timeframe.

Salary/Compensations

• $25.00–$30.00 per hour, based on education, certification, and experience.
• Competitive with current Long Island UPK postings, which commonly fall around $22–$30 per hour.

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

About the Company

• Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation, where “Happy Happens Here!”
• At The Learning Experience, our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teachers are ambassadors of happiness who create meaningful moments that reflect our mission—to make a positive difference in the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve.