Lead Twos Teacher

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Flexible spending

Commuter benefits

Pension plan

Optional 403(b) retirement benefit

Complimentary family membership

Job summary

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center in New York is seeking a Lead Twos Teacher for their Early Childhood Center. This full-time role focuses on the education and care of 12 two-year-olds, requiring planning of a developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom management. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and NYS Teaching Certification. The position offers a salary of $45,000-$50,000 along with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a free family membership at the Riverdale YM-YWHA.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Master's Degree or Bachelor's in a DOH-designated related field.
• Prior lead‑teacher experience in a progressive Twos classroom strongly preferred.
• Ability to support children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan age-appropriate curriculum including language and arts.
• Create Jewish holiday and Shabbat experiences.
• Assess children's development for conferences.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Reflective teaching skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

NYS Teaching Certification Birth‑Grade 2

Job description

SCOPE

The Lead Twos Teacher will be part of the Early Childhood Center team that includes six classrooms and 18 teachers. This position is responsible full-time education and care of 12 two-year olds, including planning of developmentally appropriate curriculum, classroom management, family support and Jewish holiday and Shabbat programming. The Lead Twos Teacher will report to the Early Childhood Center Director. This is a full-time, in-person position in Riverdale.

This role works closely with the Assistant Teachers, Operations Manager and Early Childhood Center Director to create a warm, loving and creative first school experience that nurtures families and readies children for our 3K program.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Plan age appropriate curriculum across the domains including language, math, science, gross and fine motor development, artistic expression and social and emotional development
• Create Jewish holiday and Shabbat experiences
• Assess development to prepare for Parent/Teacher Conferences bi-annually and IFSP and turning three CPSE meetings
• Support children with special needs and collaborate with Early Intervention professionals such as Special Instructors, Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational and Physical Therapists

Minimum Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or study plan eligible pursuing Master's Degree or Bachelor's in a DOH-designated related field
• NYS Teaching Certification Birth‑Grade 2 (or study plan eligible)
• Prior lead‑teacher experience in a progressive Twos classroom strongly preferred
• Ability to build warm relationships with children and families
• Strong communication, collaboration, and reflective teaching skills

Nice‑to‑Haves: Passion for music, movement, arts, gardening, cooking or other interests to share with children

SALARY & COMPENSATION

Riverdale Y offers employees medical & dental insurance, flexible spending, commuter benefits and pension plan as well as an optional 403(b) retirement benefit. Riverdale Y also offers employees a complimentary family membership, discounted childcare and afterschool programming, in addition to discounts in areas of sports, performing arts, dance, aquatics and summer camp.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM

Salary: $45,000-$50,000 with benefits including membership at the Riverdale YM-YWHA

Riverdale Y provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.