Lead Educator (Infants/Toddlers)- NYU Langone, Manhattan
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Lead Educator to work with infants and toddlers at its NYU Langone early education and preschool child care center in New York, New York. The role leads a teaching team in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Bright Horizons’ philosophy and anti-bias education. The Lead Educator serves as a curriculum expert, uses educational quality tools to assess and improve program implementation, partners with families, and mentors new teachers while modeling effective practice for the teaching team. The position is performed in person. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services under Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations, helping ensure the safety of children in the center’s care. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Per NYU Langone, a flu vaccine by October 15 is required. The hourly pay range is $23.15–$31.15. Actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have at least 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and a study plan leading to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Have at least three years of professional teaching experience in a high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool setting.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Receive the flu vaccine by October 15, as required by NYU Langone.
- Meet applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Meet the role’s physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally handling more than 40 pounds; demonstrating full range of motion; responding appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies; and maintaining alertness and energy.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is strongly preferred.
- New York State teaching certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, or Special Education), or eligibility through a study plan, is preferred.
- Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Bright Horizons’ philosophy and anti-bias education.
- Serve as a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation.
- Partner and communicate effectively with families.
- Mentor new teachers and serve as a role model for the teaching team.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holiday leave
- Paid parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
