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Head 2's Teacher

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 a Head 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.

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.

Requirements
Qualifications

Minimum of an AA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field preferred, or in progress

BA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field, or in progress, a plus

1-2 years experience teaching infants/toddlers in an Early Childhood program required

Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process preferred

Clearance for work in DOH child care programs and DOE PKA classrooms 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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Imagine is an Employee Owned Company

In 2018 Imagine officially became an employee owned company through the creation of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). We value and support our ownership culture by offering to all qualified employees a retirement benefit without cost.

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