Teacher - Toddler/2's, - Per Diem

92nd Street Y; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

92nd Street Y’s 92NY Parenting Center seeks warm, engaging individuals to teach and support play-based classes for children 2½ and younger. The role emphasizes play-based activities, social-emotional growth, and building a welcoming community for families.

The part-time, morning-focused schedule fits around other commitments. Candidates with diverse backgrounds in teaching or related fields are encouraged to apply, with compensation set at $45–$65 per hour in New York City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, social science field.
• Experience leading or assisting in early childhood classrooms or similar settings.
• Backgrounds in teaching, social work, camp counseling, occupational or physical therapy encouraged to apply.
• Enjoys working with babies, toddlers, and caregivers.
• Proactive, warm, collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate, play-based activities.
• Support children’s social-emotional growth by encouraging confidence, curiosity, and connection.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Collaborate with co-teachers on setup, cleanup, and planning; participate in paid weekly staff meetings.
• Build relationships with families and welcome parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

Skills

Play-based activities

Child development

Family engagement

Team collaboration

Safety & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The 92NY Parenting Center is seeking warm, engaging individuals to teach and support play-based classes for children ages 2½ and younger. Our programs include playgroups, full-year separation classes with drop-off, and support for new and expecting parents.

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate, play-based activities.
• Support children’s social-emotional growth by encouraging confidence, curiosity, and connection.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Collaborate with co-teachers on setup, cleanup, and planning, and participate in paid weekly staff meetings to share ideas and develop programming.
• Build relationships with families and welcome parents, grandparents, and caregivers into a supportive community.

This flexible, part‑time opportunity is ideal for those who enjoy working with young children and building community with parents and caregivers. Join a collaborative team, build meaningful relationships with families, and make a difference on a schedule that fits around your other commitments.

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate, play-based activities.
• Support children’s social-emotional growth by encouraging confidence, curiosity, and connection.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Collaborate with co-teachers on setup, cleanup, and planning, and participate in paid weekly staff meetings to share ideas and develop programming.
• Build relationships with families and welcome parents, grandparents, and caregivers into a supportive community.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social science field.
• Experience leading or assisting in early childhood classrooms or similar settings.
  • Candidates with backgrounds in teaching, social work, camp counseling, occupational therapy or physical therapy are encouraged to apply.
• Enjoys working with babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.
• Brings energy, warmth, and a collaborative spirit to a team.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Part-time, mostly weekday mornings. Classes run on a set schedule, so reliable availability is important.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Compensation Range

$45 - $65/hour

The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.