The Lead Teacher will work as part of a high-expectations performance culture, encouraging positive participation through play-based activities. Responsibilities include co-teaching, executing lesson plans, and performing all duties related to childcare.
The Learning Experience – Clinton Hill (TLE – Clinton Hill) is seeking candidates for Lead Teachers (12 months- 24 months) for our play-based early childhood development center in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn serving children from six weeks to five years of age.
TLE – Clinton Hill is a high-quality childcare and early childhood learning center. Using child-centric activities and play, combined with a research-based curriculum, TLE – Clinton Hill covers all aspects of a child's most important developmental years. TLE – Clinton Hill works hard to nurture a more diverse and inclusive generation of children. We ensure to educate our children to see the differences in each and every one of us, and in all humans with comfort and love. By Learning, Playing and Growing, children will flourish in a newly constructed 12,000-square-foot facility with an indoor playground serving children from six weeks to six years of age. We believe in the importance of working and learning in a beautiful environment, focusing on classroom design, creative process art, and engaging children with high-quality materials. It is important for members of our team to participate in on-going professional development in order to keep up with the ever-changing trends in the field of early childhood education. Our goal is to provide growth opportunities to team members who demonstrate flexibility, growth mindset, cooperative teamwork, receptiveness to feedback and excellent communication skills towards coworkers, children and families.
$22.50 - $26.44 per hour
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
Candidates must have 5 years of experience teaching children aged six weeks to 24 months and be pursuing an associate or bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. A New York State Teacher's Certification is required if applicable.
Market context
In New York, toddler lead teacher openings are often driven by steady demand for infant-toddler care in centers and early learning programs. This role is competitive because employers typically want several years of hands-on experience with children six weeks to 24 months, plus progress toward an early childhood degree and any required New York State certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience timeline and certification status before applying.
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