Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Full Time • Astoria
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Are you passionate about nurturing babies and toddlers during the most important years of their development? Do you create calm, engaging, and safe environments where little ones can thrive? The Learning Experience of Astoria is looking for a caring and experienced Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher to join our team and help guide our youngest learners with love and intention.
About Us:
At The Learning Experience of Astoria, we believe the earliest years of life are foundational. We provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Our center is dedicated to building strong relationships with children and families, while supporting our educators every step of the way.
Position Summary:
The Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, responsive classroom where infants and toddlers feel safe, loved, and ready to explore. You’ll lead daily routines, plan age-appropriate activities, support developmental milestones, and collaborate with a co-teacher and families to ensure each child’s needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Observe and document children’s developmental progress
- Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and administrators
- Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations
- Communicate daily with families about routines, milestones, and classroom happenings
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in an infant or toddler classroom
- Knowledge of child development and responsive caregiving practices
- Familiarity with NYC DOH regulations and developmentally appropriate practices
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Warm, patient, and dependable with excellent communication skills
- Able to lift and care for young children (up to 35 lbs)
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay or salary based on experience and credentials
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Tuition discounts for employee children
Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
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.
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