Now Hiring: Lead Teachers – Early Childhood 2's and 3's
Schedule: Monday to Friday, hours dependent upon age of class. Additional hours available if interested
Location: [Dix Hills, NY]
Why Join Us?
We’re seeking a nurturing, patient, and passionate educator to lead our young 2’s class. This role offers the chance to foster social-emotional growth and cognitive learning through relationship-based play and discovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored to young two-year-olds
- Provide consistent, warm supervision, maintaining a calm and engaging classroom environment
- Lead assistant teachers and collaborate with staff for smooth-day transitions
- Maintain professional communication with families — daily updates, anecdotal notes, and positive parent engagement
- Keep accurate documentation: attendance, incident logs, developmental portfolios
- Uphold early childhood best practices in classroom setup, behavior guidance, and hygiene routines
- Required Qualifications:
- OCFS-compliant credentials: At least an Associate’s in Early Childhood or 9 college credits with a plan for Infant/Toddler Credential, plus 2 years of relevant experience. Hold or be able to obtain 30 hours of OCFS-approved training every 2 years, including topics like child development, safety, regulations, child abuse prevention, and shaken baby syndrome
- Current CPR/First-Aid certification
- Thorough understanding of NYS OCFS regulations, including ratios (1:5 for toddlers) and mandated reporter obligations
- Experience with background checks, SCR/FBI fingerprinting, and compliance measures
- Preferred:
- Familiarity with Jewish holidays and ability to integrate them sensitively into the classroom curriculum
- Experience in toddler group dynamics & social-emotional support
- Strong skills in team leadership, classroom organization, and engaging communication
What We Offer:
- A supportive, family-style team environment where your leadership is valued
- Continued professional development opportunities, including OCFS trainings and workshops
- Paid holidays and personal/sick days
- The chance to grow a warm, engaging classroom for energetic toddlers — where every day brings new discoveries!
Interested candidates: Please submit your resume, copies of relevant certifications/credits, and a short statement on your experience with Jewish holidays and toddler care to [email protected]
✅ Ready to Nurture Big Growth in Little Ones?
If you're a kind, attentive, and qualified educator excited to lead a toddler class and embed cultural richness, we’d love to meet you!
All employment is subject to OCFS compliance, including fingerprint-based background checks and adherence to state-mandated staff-to-child ratios.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
