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Posted August 23, 2026

Lead Early Childhood Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom

The Learning Experience - Tuckahoe
Tuckahoe, NY, US Full Time
20USD - 23USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
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

Lead Early Childhood Teacher – 2-Year-Old Classroom
Location: The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe, NY
Pay: $20–$23 per hour (based on experience and credentials)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM


Lead Teacher – Help Two-Year-Olds Build Confidence & Independence

The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe is seeking an experienced Lead Early Childhood Teacher to lead our 2-Year-Old (Preppers) classroom.

This is an exciting developmental stage as children rapidly build language skills, independence, confidence, and their first friendships. We're looking for an educator who can provide the structure and nurturing support young children need while making learning engaging, active, and fun.

As the Lead Teacher, you'll take ownership of your classroom, collaborate with your teaching team, and build strong relationships with families.

What You'll Do

  • Lead daily routines and learning experiences in our 2-Year-Old classroom

  • Implement The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum

  • Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities

  • Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development

  • Encourage independence, communication, and emerging self-help skills

  • Guide children through meals, toileting readiness, rest time, learning centers, outdoor play, and transitions

  • Use positive guidance to encourage appropriate classroom behaviors and early social skills

  • Maintain a safe, organized, nurturing, and engaging classroom

  • Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers

  • Observe children's development and communicate regularly with families

  • Follow all applicable New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

Qualifications

Candidates should meet one of the following education/experience pathways:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or

  • Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or

  • High School Diploma with at least five years of relevant early childhood experience

Previous professional experience working with toddlers or two-year-olds is strongly preferred.

We're looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, dependable, nurturing, organized, and passionate about early childhood education.

What We Offer

  • $20–$23 per hour, based on experience and credentials

  • Consistent Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

  • Employee childcare discount

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment

  • Opportunity to lead your own classroom and make a meaningful impact on children and families

Apply Today

Join The Learning Experience – Tuckahoe and help two-year-olds develop the language, confidence, independence, and early learning skills that prepare them for preschool and beyond.

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