Assistant 4K Teacher

Imagine Early Learning Centers•Manhattan, NY

12d

About The Position

Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks an experienced and creative Assistant 4K Teacher to join its teaching team and provide high-quality educational childcare for working families. The center offers a safe, nurturing, fun, and friendly environment. Imagine Early Learning Centers is an employee-owned child care management company operating twelve full-day licensed and NAEYC-accredited early childhood centers in the New York metro area, serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The organization describes its approach as team-oriented, with a stimulating and nurturing environment for children, staff, and families. The position involves helping plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, complying with licensing and NAEYC guidelines, and communicating effectively with families, staff, and the board. Physical requirements include lifting children, pushing strollers or buggies, sitting on the floor, and participating in daily outdoor activities year-round. Imagine became employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2018. Qualified employees receive an ESOP retirement benefit at no cost. The company describes opportunities for professional development and promotion and offers a range of benefits and educational support programs.

Requirements

CDA or an associate degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education is preferred; candidates currently pursuing one of these qualifications are also considered.
Previous experience teaching children in an early childhood program is preferred.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting children, pushing strollers or buggies, sitting on the floor, and participating in year-round daily outdoor activities.
Effective written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process is a plus.
CDA or an associate degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education, or progress toward one.
Previous experience teaching children in an early childhood program.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines.
Communicate effectively with families, staff, and the board.
Use effective written communication skills.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting children, pushing strollers or buggies, sitting on the floor, and participating in year-round daily outdoor activities.

Benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) retirement benefit for qualified employees, at no cost.
Full-time employees accrue 17 vacation days and 7 sick days annually.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Prudential life and AD&D insurance equal to one times annual salary, at no cost.
Commuter benefits for transit, including subway, bus, train, and parking.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident, and hospital insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and degree incentive reward.
Educational support programs.
Three mental health therapy visits per year, at no cost.
Childcare discount where available.
Professional development.
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