Head Teacher — Employee-Owned Early Learning Center

Imagine Early Learning Centers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement plan

Vacation days

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Transit benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Childcare discount

Professional development

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Employee Owned Company

Job summary

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee-owned child care management company, seeks a Head Teacher for our NYC center. You will contribute to a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, and collaborate with families and co-teachers to deliver high-quality care.

Ideal candidates will have an AA or BA in relevant fields, 1–2 years of teaching infants/toddlers, and familiarity with NAEYC standards; DOH/DOE clearance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an AA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field preferred, or in progress
• BA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field, or in progress, a plus
• 1–2 years experience teaching infants/toddlers in an Early Childhood program required
• Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process preferred
• Clearance for work in DOH child care programs and DOE PKA classrooms a plus

Responsibilities

• Participating in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Effective communication with families and co-teachers.
• Ability to adhere to licensing and NAEYC guidelines.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, pushing strollers/buggies, sitting on the floor and year-round daily outdoor activities.

Skills

Early childhood teaching

Education

AA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field

BA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field

Job description

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee-owned child care management company, seeks a Head Teacher for our NYC center. You will contribute to a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, and collaborate with families and co-teachers to deliver high-quality care.

Ideal candidates will have an AA or BA in relevant fields, 1–2 years of teaching infants/toddlers, and familiarity with NAEYC standards; DOH/DOE clearance is a plus.