<p>Responsive recruiter</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>401(k) matching </li><li>Competitive salary </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Flexible schedule </li><li>Free uniforms </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Opportunity for advancement </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Training & development </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul> <p>Lead Teacher (2s classroom) - The Learning Experience Upper West Side</p> <p>Location: New York, NY (Upper West Side)</p> <p>Pay: $23-$26 per hour (based on education & experience)</p> <p>Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday</p> <p>About The Learning Experience</p> <p>The Learning Experience - Upper West Side is seeking a warm, skilled, and enthusiastic Lead Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team. Our center provides a joyful, structured, and hands-on learning environment where children explore, grow, and thrive.</p> <p>If you are pursuing or have completed a BA or AA in Early Childhood Education, or are actively working toward your credential, this is an excellent opportunity to continue your professional growth in a supportive, high-quality preschool setting.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead and manage a preschool classroom that supports social, emotional, academic, and physical development.</p> </li><li> <p>Implement The Learning Experience L.E.A.P. Curriculum using play-based and developmentally appropriate practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Build strong relationships with families through daily communication, progress updates, and engagement.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with assistant teachers to maintain consistency, structure, and a positive classroom culture.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure compliance with NYC childcare regulations and center safety standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Model professionalism, teamwork, and best practices in early childhood education.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>BA or AA in Early Childhood Education, or currently enrolled and working toward completion (required).</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum 6 months of professional childcare or preschool teaching experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).</p> </li><li> <p>CPR/First Aid certification preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Must meet all NYC and state childcare licensing requirements.</p> </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <ul> <li> <p>$23-$26 per hour, based on qualifications</p> </li><li> <p>Paid time off & holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Health, dental, and vision benefit options</p> </li><li> <p>Professional development & career advancement</p> </li><li> <p>Employee childcare discount</p> </li><li> <p>Supportive, collaborative teaching environment</p> </li></ul> <p>Apply Today</p> <p>If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead a joyful, high-quality preschool classroom, apply now to join The Learning Experience - Upper West Side, where teachers and children learn and grow together every day.</p> <p>Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Learning Experience #140</p> <p>The Learning Experience</p> <p>At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>*</p>