Assistant Teacher: Preschool
- Location
- Manhattan, NY
- Work type
- Full Time · On-site
- Posted
- 2026-08-26
Job description
Description
Join the teaching team at Imagine Early Learning Centers, an Employee Owned Company.
Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks an Assistant Teacher at Imagine Early Learning Centers. Our center is a safe, nurturing, fun and friendly environment.
We are seeking an experienced and creative professional looking to join a team providing the highest quality, educational childcare for working families.
Requirements
Responsibilities include:
Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines
Effective communication with families, staff and board
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
Qualifications:
CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, preferred or in progress
Previous experience teaching children in an Early Childhood program preferred
Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process a plus
Summary
Competitive salaries and benefits including:
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) qualified Retirement Benefit Plan. Eligible employees receive this retirement benefit, at no cost.
Full-Time employees accrue 17 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Prudential Life and AD&D Insurances - 1x annual salary, at no cost
Commuter - Transit (Subway, Bus, Train, Parking)
Voluntary Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital
Tuition Reimbursement/Degree Incentive Reward
Educational Support programs available
Wellness: Mental Health - 3 Therapy visits per year, at no cost.
Childcare Discount where available
Professional Development
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