Lead Educator (Infants/Toddlers)- NYU Langone, Manhattan

Brighthorizons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bright Horizons in New York, NY is seeking a Lead Educator for Infants and Toddlers at NYU Langone to lead a team and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum. You will mentor teachers, partner with families, and ensure high-quality program implementation.

The role requires state checks, 3+ years of experience in quality child care, and a plan to pursue or hold an ECE degree; NYS teaching credentials are preferred, with vaccination requirements in place.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and a plan to pursue an Associate's or Bachelor's in ECE.
• Associates or Bachelor's in ECE strongly preferred.
• New York State Teaching credential (or eligible) preferred.
• Flu Vaccine by Oct 15th required.
• At least three years of professional experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool.
• Experience in a NAEYC-accredited center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation.
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Family partnership

Education quality tools

Anti-bias education

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

NYS Teaching Certification (preferred)

Tools

Educational quality tools

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons at NYU Langone , where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to mentor others on how they can create engaging curriculum and experiences. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Educator at NYU Langone working with Infants and Toddlers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• At least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and a study plan leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education is required
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education is Strongly preferred
• New York State Teaching (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligible is Preferred
• Per NYU Langone, Flu Vaccine by October 15th is required
• At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions . Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the New York, New York area.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $23.15 - 31.15 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Deadline to Apply:

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation:

$23.15 - 31.15 per hour

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference . Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discrimi