Job description

Become the Teacher You Imagine You Can Be!

Join the teaching team at Imagine Early Learning Centers, an Employee Owned Company.

Position: Assistant Teacher

Location: Long Island Child care Centers-Holtsville, NY

Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks a Full-time or Part-Time Assistant Teacher for our Infant and Toddler classroom, at our childcare centers. Our center is a safe, nurturing, fun and friendly environment.

We are seeking an experienced, energetic and creative professional to join a team providing the highest quality childcare for working families.

Find out more about us at www.imagineelc.com.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Effective communication with families and co-teachers
• Ability to adhere to licensing and NAEYC guidelines
• Effective written communication skills
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, pushing strollers/buggies, sitting on the floor and year-round daily outdoor activities.

Competitive salaries and benefits including: ESOP Retirement Plan

• Full Time Employees receive 17 Days of PTO in addition to 7 Sick Days Annually
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Voluntary Insurance (Prudential)
• Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement/Degree Incentive Reward
• Educational Support Programs available
• Childcare Discount where available
• Professional Development

Additionally, in 2018 Imagine officially became an employee owned company through the creation of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). What this means is not only do we value and possess an ownership culture, all qualified employees at Imagine receive a retirement benefit without paying any contributions to the fund themselves.
Qualifications

• Minimum of CDA or AA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field required (or in progress)
• Previous experience teaching children in an Early Childhood program required
• BA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field a plus
• Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process preferred

Who We Are:

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned (ESOP) child care management company, operates ten high quality, full day licensed and NAEYC accredited Early Childhood centers in the NY metro area for children 6 weeks to 5-years-old. With state of the art facilities, professional development opportunities for promotion, a teamwork approach to classroom and center management, and a creative and rewarding work environment, Imagine maintains a satisfied and talented teacher staff. At Imagine, we know children, as well as staff and families, thrive in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Staff, children and families alike are valued as individuals and as members of our diverse community. Imagine Early Learning Centers LLC provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Women-led organization
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• Age-inclusive
• Diversity and inclusion training or programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Holtsville, NY 11742: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have teaching?
• How many years of experience do you have working with children ranging in ages from infants to preschool?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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