Infant Room Lead Teacher — Growth & Impact in NYC

Vivvi, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vivvi, Inc. is seeking a qualified Head Infant Teacher in New York to lead an infant classroom with nurturing, child-centered care. You will design developmentally appropriate activities and support each infant’s growth across social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains.

You will partner with families, document progress, and uphold high standards of safety, inclusion, and program quality in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in a Head Teacher role, preferably with infants.
• Education credentials: an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s in ECE/Child Development or related field.
• Meets the education and credential requirements to serve as Head Infant Teacher in New York.
• Experience with infants and understanding of their development.
• CPR and First Aid certification expected or desired.
• Vaccination against COVID is required.
• Flu vaccination encouraged (Vivvi Upper East Side only).

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, nurturing care for infants in a warm, engaging classroom.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based activities for infants.
• Support infants in reaching developmental milestones through play, movement, and sensory experiences.
• Establish routines for feeding, sleeping, diapering, and transitions.
• Build trusting relationships with families through consistent communication and partnership.
• Maintain a safe, clean, inclusive classroom that encourages discovery.
• Observe and document children’s development to tailor learning experiences.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and leadership to uphold Vivvi’s mission and standards of care.

Skills

Infant teaching experience

Early childhood pedagogy

Child development knowledge

Family communication

CPR/First Aid certified

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s/Master’s in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Vivvi, Inc. is seeking a qualified Head Infant Teacher in New York to lead an infant classroom with nurturing, child-centered care. You will design developmentally appropriate activities and support each infant’s growth across social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains.

You will partner with families, document progress, and uphold high standards of safety, inclusion, and program quality in a collaborative environment.