Job description

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned child care management company, operates twelve 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.

Become the Teacher You Imagine You Can Be!

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

Position: Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood)

Location: Port Washington, Long Island, New York

$500 Sign on Taxable Bonus Currently available for COVID. Paid after 3 months completion of successful employment.

Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks a Full-Time Assistant Teacher for our Port Washington, New York location. 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.
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:

• Full time Employees receive 17 days of PTO Annually in addition to 7 Sick days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefit (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Voluntary Insurance (Prudential)
• Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement/Degree Incentive Reward
• Educational Support Programs available
• Childcare Discount where available
• Professional Development
• $500 Sign on Taxable Bonus

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 12 credits in Early Childhood Education required
• 1-2 years of experience teaching infants, toddlers, and pre-k age children in an Early Childhood program preferred
• BA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field (or in progress) a plus
• Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process a plus

Who We Are
Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned 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.
Additional information
Imagine Early Learning Centers is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Safely operating with extensive Covid-19 protocols. Temperatures are checked before entering the childcare building. In addition, Masks must be worn at all times.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Washington, NY 11050: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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