Lead Educator (Kindergarten Prep) - NYU Langone, Manhattan

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • New York, NY

2d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Lead Educator to work with Kindergarten Prep at its NYU Langone early education and preschool child care center in Manhattan. 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, communicates and partners with families, mentors new teachers, and acts as a role model for the teaching team.

This is an in-person position in the New York, New York area. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations, with children’s safety as a priority. A flu vaccine by October 15 is required by NYU Langone. The hourly pay range is $23.15–$31.15; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have at least 90 credits toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
• Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Must receive a flu vaccine by October 15, as required by NYU Langone.
• Must comply with applicable requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Must demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Must be able to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, or Special Education) or eligibility through a study plan.
• One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.

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 company policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree