Infant / Toddler Lead Teacher
About The Position
As an Infant or Toddler Teacher at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street , you’ll create a fun, safe environment for little ones who are constantly on the move. Through a daily schedule of purposeful play, you’ll help lay the foundation for the school setting as children navigate a classroom environment, build their motor skills and grow their vocabulary. Make a difference every day. Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child. Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum. Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence. Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required , BS preferred
- Previous teaching experience required
- CPR / First Aid certified required
- Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children in childcare, daycare, preschool, PreK or elementary setting
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
- Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Set Schedule-- Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays
- PTO 40 Hours Accrued each year
- Paid week off during Summer (week of 4th of July)
- Paid week off during Winter Break (week of Christmas to New Years)
- Paid major holidays
- New York paid Sick Leave
- $225/month employer contribution to select United Health Care (UHC) medical plans
- Guardian Dental & Vision options
- Retirement Plan- 401(K) with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution after 6 months employment
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Bonus Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
