Lead Early Childhood Teacher

About Chelsea Piers Chelsea Piers is a premier sports, fitness, and entertainment complex dedicated to inspiring movement, community, and excellence. The CP Kids Early Learning Center is home to our youngest members, serving children from 3-month-old infants through 5-year-old preschoolers. Our environment is warm, nurturing, and designed to provide every child with a fun, engaging, and enriching early learning experience. The Opportunity Inspire Learning. Spark Curiosity. Make an Impact. Chelsea Piers is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Early Childhood Teacher to join our CP Kids Early Learning Center team. In this full-time role, you will lead a classroom of children from infant age to 5 years old, creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where learning comes to life through play. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and connection. You will play a key role in shaping early childhood experiences, supporting developmental milestones while building meaningful relationships with both children and families. Our CP Kids Daycare and Preschool offers a unique learning environment, featuring nine vibrant classrooms and access to world-class athletic facilities, creating unmatched opportunities for movement-based learning, exploration, and fun. Primary Responsibilities Design and implement a dynamic, creative, and age-appropriate curriculum Lead and support Assistant Teachers, fostering a collaborative classroom environment Engage with children throughout the day through developmentally appropriate play and structured activities Maintain consistent, thoughtful communication with parents regarding each child’s development (verbal and written) Plan and lead daily gross motor activities to support physical development Organize and manage daily classroom schedules and routines Collaborate effectively with team members across the Early Learning Center Document and share weekly evidence of learning (activities, projects, photos, etc.) Start Date: June 2026 Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday; daycare hours are 7:30am-6:00pm – you will work five 8-hour shifts within this time frame Compensation: Starting at $40,000 per year Benefits Complimentary Fitness Club membership Chelsea Piers discounts for you and your family Half off daycare at CP Kids Early Learning Center Health, dental and vision insurance 401(K) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Holiday pay Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Education or related field preferred) Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Lead or Assistant Teacher in an early childhood setting (or similar experience) Lead Teacher certification preferred Experience working with children ages 3 months to 5 years old Warm, patient, energetic, and nurturing personality Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Ability to lift up to 30 pounds This position is based at Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, Connecticut Chelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr