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Infant Lead Teacher


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 24
Posted: 6 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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
Infant Lead Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Location: The Learning Experience Columbus Circle New York NY
Pay: $20$24 per hour (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Full-Time MondayFriday

Infant Lead Teacher Early Learning Program

The Learning Experience Columbus Circle is seeking a compassionate and experienced Infant Lead Teacher to lead our infant classroom. This role provides the opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families while creating a nurturing environment that supports each childs earliest developmental milestones.

As the classroom leader you will create engaging experiences that encourage exploration sensory development communication and secure attachments during a childs most important first year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all daily routines for the infant classroom including feeding diapering naps and developmental activities

  • Create a warm responsive and engaging learning environment that supports each childs individual needs

  • Implement age-appropriate learning experiences using The Learning Experiences proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum

  • Observe document and communicate developmental milestones with families

  • Mentor and support assistant teachers to ensure consistency and high-quality care

  • Maintain a clean organized and safe classroom environment

  • Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication and relationship building

  • Ensure compliance with all New York State and NYC health safety and licensing requirements

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

  • CDA accepted

  • Candidates with 5 years of professional childcare experience and a high school diploma will also be considered

  • Previous infant classroom experience required

  • Strong understanding of infant development and responsive caregiving

  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred

  • Must meet all New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay of $20$24 based on education and experience

  • Paid time off and recognized holidays

  • Medical dental and vision benefit options

  • Professional development and leadership opportunities

  • Employee childcare discount

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment

Apply Today

Join The Learning Experience Columbus Circle and lead an infant classroom where every child is nurtured supported and encouraged to reach important developmental milestones in a caring and engaging environment.
Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

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.




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 weve 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.


Required Experience:

IC


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The Learning Experience is more than just a child care center. It’s a place where children learn, grow, and have fun. Discover our programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners today!

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