Early Childhood Teachers

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day. Our client is looking for caring, nurturing, and energetic full-time Early Childhood Teachers to join their premier preschool in West Islip, NY. The ideal candidate must be willing to work with children 6-weeks to 5-years-old; as well as be comfortable with diapering and toilet training. This is a Direct Hire position with the school Full-Time; Monday-Friday; year-round employment

Open Positions Assistant and Lead Infant Teachers:

working with children 6 weeks to 18 months and the shift could be 8:00am to 5:00pm, 8:15am to 5:00pm, or 12:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through

Friday Assistant and Lead Toddler Teachers:

working with children 2 years old and the shift could be 8:00am to 5:00pm or 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through

Friday Lead Preschool Teacher:

working with children 3 years old and the shift will be 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through

Friday Assistant and Lead Pre-K Teachers:

working with children 4 years old and the shift could be 7:45am to 3:00pm, Monday through

Friday Floater Teachers:

working with children 6 weeks to 5 years old and the shift will be 8:15am to 5:15pm, Monday through

Friday Salary Lead Pre-K Teachers:

$38K to $45K/year pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience

Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers:

$18.00•22.00/hour pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience

Assistant and Floater Teachers:

$17.00•19.00/hour pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience Benefits Health Insurance coming September 2026! IRA with up to 3% company match Child Enrollment Discount Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Monthly celebrations, events for staff, end-of-year holiday party, potlucks, and more! Responsibilities Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children Responsible for the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities and curriculum as well as the maintenance of educational portfolios Supervise and engage children in educational and play activities Maintain a clean and organized classroom Monitor and ensure the well-being of each child in your care Communicate with parents about their child's progress and any concerns Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment Participate in training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in early childhood education Qualifications•Lead Pre-K Teacher

REQUIRED

Education:

New York State Teacher certification; Birth through Grade 2 preferred

PREFERRED

Experience:

1 year of experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education facility; however, we are open to candidates with a valid New York State certification and less experience! Qualifications•Lead Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Teacher

REQUIRED

Education:

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification or higher

REQUIRED

Experience:

1 year of experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education facility or in a similar environment Qualifications•Assistant and Floater Teacher

REQUIRED

Education:

High School Diploma

REQUIRED

Experience:

6 months of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in any capacity Qualifications•All Positions Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations•for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib Must meet background check eligibility Must be at least 18-years-old Don't meet every qualification? That's okay! Many great teachers start with babysitting, nannying, or childcare experience. If you love working with children and want to grow in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply! Our client provides training and professional development opportunities. Join a school community where educators are supported, respected, and given opportunities to grow in early childhood education! We look forward to meeting you.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. #IND103

Pay:

$17.00•$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): What is your personal email address?

Work Location:

In person