Head Infant Teacher

Vivvi Early Learning•New York City, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Vivvi is seeking a qualified Head Infant Teacher to lead a nurturing, responsive, child-centered infant classroom. The teacher will create developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based learning experiences and support infants’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The role includes establishing routines tailored to infants’ individual needs, partnering with families, documenting development, maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom, and collaborating with co-teachers and leadership to uphold Vivvi’s mission, curriculum, and standards of care. Applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to New York and possess independent U.S. work authorization.

Requirements

Have 1–5 years of experience working in a Head Teacher capacity, preferably with infants.
Hold an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Meet the appropriate education and credential requirements to serve as a Head Infant Teacher in New York.
Have experience working directly with infants and a strong understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Value and create trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to become certified.
Be fully vaccinated against COVID.
Be based in or willing to relocate to New York.
Possess independent U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Have received or be open to receiving a flu vaccination (Vivvi Upper East Side only).

Responsibilities

Provide responsive, nurturing care for infants in a warm, engaging classroom environment.
Design and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based activities and learning experiences for infants.
Support infants in reaching key developmental milestones through exploration, play, movement, and sensory experiences.
Establish consistent routines that support infants’ individual needs, including feeding, sleeping, diapering, and transitions.
Build trusting, open relationships with families through consistent communication and partnership.
Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive infant classroom that encourages discovery and exploration.
Observe and document children’s development and use observations to inform individualized learning experiences.
Collaborate with co-teachers and leadership to uphold Vivvi’s mission, curriculum, and standards of care.