Early Head Start: Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher

Grandsettlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days

Life insurance

401k plan

Discretionary days

Sick days

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Grandsettlement seeks an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher for its Early Head Start program in New York, NY. Provide nurturing care, foster development, and partner with families to support each child’s growth in a joyful classroom. The role requires a degree in ECE and relevant experience.

Schedule is typically Monday–Friday, with a 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm window. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, retirement plan, leave, and sign-on/retention bonuses.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 12 credits in ECE.
• Experience working with birth to three and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, documentation, and implementation of engaging, child-centered curriculum experiences.
• Build collaborative relationships with supervisors, staff, and families to meet program goals.
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, welcoming classroom environment compliant with Head Start regulations.
• Maintain organized materials and spaces to support independence and participation.
• Coordinate curriculum planning and individualized recordkeeping for each child.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Albanian or Spanish

Time management

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in ECE

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Grandsettlement seeks an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher for its Early Head Start program in New York, NY. Provide nurturing care, foster development, and partner with families to support each child’s growth in a joyful classroom. The role requires a degree in ECE and relevant experience.

Schedule is typically Monday–Friday, with a 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm window. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, retirement plan, leave, and sign-on/retention bonuses.