Infant Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate Lead Teachers to join their team. This role involves nurturing and developing children aged six weeks to 24 months in a play-based environment, emphasizing diversity and emotional learning. Candidates will co-teach, create lesson plans, and engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in early childhood education trends. The center is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Five vacation days

Paid holidays

401k retirement plan

Training and Development

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5 years of teaching experience with children aged 6 weeks to 24 months.
• Pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work as a full-time teacher in a high-expectations culture.
• Encourage positive participation through enrichment and play-based activities.
• Perform all duties related to childcare including feeding and nurturing.

Skills

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

New York State Teacher's Certification

Job description

Job Description: The Learning Experience – Clinton Hill (TLE – Clinton Hill) is seeking candidates for Lead Teachers (12 months- 24 months) for our play-based early childhood development center in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn serving children from six weeks to five years of age.
Full-Time (35-40 hours a week) Staff Benefits:

• Five (5) vacation days, and five (5) sick days by accrual after 90-day introductory period.
• Paid holidays, including extended breaks: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Leftover Day, New Year’s, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, August Break (5 days), Winter Break (6 days).
• 401k retirement plan after initial 6 months of employment.
• Training and Development
• Referral Bonuses

Principal Areas of Responsibility:

• Work as a full-time teacher (35-40 hours a week) as part of a high-expectations, high-achievement performance culture that integrates best practice from New York City, New York State, and The Learning Experience.
• Encourage positive participation of students using enrichment and play-based activities to develop all aspects of their mental, physical, and social beings.
• Co-teach alongside staff members to develop and execute creatively on lesson plans focusing on diversity, social, and emotional learning, along with enrichment, curriculum themes, indoor and outdoor play, combining the arts and hands-on experiences with supportive guidance from management.
• Perform all duties related to childcare including potty training, diapering, feeding, cleaning, and nurturing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management as per program needs.

Required Credentials:

• 5 years experience as a teacher for children six weeks to 24 months and/or pursuing an associates or bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field.
• New York State Teacher's Certification (Birth - 2nd or elementary), if applicable.

About Us: TLE – Clinton Hill is a high-quality childcare and early childhood learning center. Using child-centric activities and play, combined with a research-based curriculum, TLE – Clinton Hill covers all aspects of a child's most important developmental years. TLE – Clinton Hill works hard to nurture a more diverse and inclusive generation of children. We ensure to educate our children to see the differences in each and every one of us, and in all humans with comfort and love. By Learning, Playing and Growing, children will flourish in a newly constructed 12,000-square-foot facility with an indoor playground serving children from six weeks to six years of age. We believe in the importance of working and learning in a beautiful environment, focusing on classroom design, creative process art, and engaging children with high-quality materials. It is important for members of our team to participate in on-going professional development in order to keep up with the ever-changing trends in the field of early childhood education. Our goal is to provide growth opportunities to team members who demonstrate flexibility, growth mindset, cooperative teamwork, receptiveness to feedback and excellent communication skills towards coworkers, children and families.