New York Kids Club-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Long Island City, NY
51-100 employees
Social Assistance

NY Kids Club & NY Preschool is inspiring today's children to succeed in tomorrow's world with our love for play- and we have immediate openings for an Early Childhood Lead Instructor to join our growing team! Our mission is to instill a lifelong love of learning with our engaging curriculum, taught in a safe, dynamic and supportive environment and designed to enrich every child throughout their educational journey. We pride ourselves on an environment that allows you to find a sense of belonging, learn from your diverse teammates, who have a great sense of humor, and take pride in everything they do; if that sounds like you, join us! The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and be passionate about creating a positive, engaging, and supportive community for young children and their families. This role involves teaching a variety of courses aimed at children and/or their caregivers, ranging from preschool prep to, art and STEM classes, to movement-based activities in our play space/gym. The candidate will be tasked with helping facilitate sessions that are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with our child-centered approach.

  • Ensure each student's health and safety at all times through adherence to our daily protocols.
  • Lead enrichment classes for children ranging from 6 months to 8 years.
  • Use play-based learning approaches to engage children in exploration, creativity, and problem-solving.
  • Teach our curriculum, differentiating to meet the needs of individual participants.
  • Create a complete experience from the moment our families walk in the door to when they leave by maintaining the highest level of customer service possible.
  • Support parent, family, and children play groups and communities.
  • Model open-mindedness, creativity, empathy, and enthusiasm for learning!
  • Have a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in early childhood education or related field with New York State Early Childhood Initial or Permanent Certification in N-6 or B-2 OR be on a NYS Approved Study Plan.
  • Have 2+ years of experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
  • Strong understanding of early childhood teaching practices and development principles.
  • Ability to create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young children and their families.
  • Dental, and Vision Benefits (Part-Time)
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Commuter Program
  • Discounted Fitness membership
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