Infant Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition assistance

Primrose of Manhattan at 350 East 82nd Street

As a Lead Infant Teacher at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street , you’ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. You’ll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

Benefits:

• Set Schedule- Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays
• 4 x 10 Schedule 
• PTO
  • 40 Hours Accrued each year
  • Paid week off:
    • Summer Break (week of 4th of July)
    • Winter Break (week of Christmas)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Additional Paid Holidays

• $225/month toward select United Health Care medical plans
• Guardian Vision/Dental plans
• Retirement Plan- 401(K) with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution after 6 months employment
• Tuition Assistance for CDA, Associates or Bachelors programs related to ECE and/or Elementary Education
• Bonus Opportunities

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required
• Valid NYS B-2 Teaching Certificate or study plan eligible 
• CPR / First Aid certified required 
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children in childcare, daycare, or preschool 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 at least 21 years of age.

Make a difference every day. 

• Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.
• Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
• 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.

Get everything you need to give children everything they need. Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive.  And if that’s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement! Let’s talk about building a brighter future together.

Hourly compensation ranging from $26-$36/hour dependent on experience and education