Lead Infant & Toddler Teacher - Shape Young Minds

YMCA of the USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Vanderbilt YMCA in New York City is seeking a Lead Teacher for Infant or Toddler classrooms. Under the Early Childhood Director’s oversight, you will implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

You will coach assistants and activity specialists and collaborate with families throughout the year. Salary at $17.78 hourly with a benefits package including retirement, medical, PTO, and free YMCA membership; employment status

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and State Teacher certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (practicum included) and five years of experience.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and an APPROVED DOH study plan (before hire) leading to an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education within seven years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of children in the program.
• Support planning and lead implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Facilitate lessons across literacy, arts, math, cooking, science, and outdoor/indoor activities.
• Develop classroom centers aligned with ongoing curriculum.
• Facilitate student assessments and work sampling.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about child growth and development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and State Teacher certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (practicum included) and five years of experience

CDA certification with DOH study plan toward ADE within seven years

Job description

The Vanderbilt YMCA in New York City is seeking a Lead Teacher for Infant or Toddler classrooms. Under the Early Childhood Director’s oversight, you will implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

You will coach assistants and activity specialists and collaborate with families throughout the year. Salary at $17.78 hourly with a benefits package including retirement, medical, PTO, and free YMCA membership; employment status