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Department:

Virginia Marx Children's Center

Locations:

Valhalla, NY

Posted:

Jan 14, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: PT11426 Position 

ID:

196456

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of the Virginia Marx Children's Center, the Primary Teacher teaches and supervises children, aligned with the Center's philosophy, in order to create developmentally appropriate curriculum implemented daily. The Primary Teacher communicates effectively with families, peers and children on a daily basis as well as complies with NYS licensing regulations, NAEYC standards and QUALITYstarsNY criteria.

Job responsibilities include:

Organize and provide developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; Plan and implement curriculum and education for children in early childhood education, general education, or specialized setting; Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children; Plan and prepare classroom setting; oversee safety and educational programs; Teach and supervise children in the assigned activities; Interact with parents and community groups; maintain open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships; Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development workshops; Assist with medical emergency procedures, fire evacuation procedures, and sick child policies; Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for activities; May perform other incidental tasks as needed.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must possess one of the following: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field, and three years of experience working with children under the age of six; Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field and one year of experience working with children under the age of six.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's Degree is strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

SALARY & BENEFITS

The starting salary is $56,792. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $69,593. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

WORK SCHEDULE

The work schedule is Monday through Friday; 8:00am- 4:00pm.

POSITION EFFECTIVE

The position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by