Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Seeking a caring, dedicated, and energetic Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education and care to infants and toddlers in our Early Head Start program.
Our teachers create safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments that support children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development while fostering strong partnerships with families. If you are passionate about early childhood education and making a lasting impact during a child's most important developmental years, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities tailored to each infant's or toddler's individual needs, interests, and daily schedule.
• Create a warm, safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning through play and exploration.
• Organize the classroom to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
• Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding their child's daily activities, development, and progress.
• Collaborate with health, nutrition, family services, and other community partners to provide comprehensive services.
• Conduct developmental screenings, observations, and ongoing child assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and child progress records.
• Ensure diapering, toileting, feeding, and all health and safety practices are performed in accordance with licensing regulations and program standards.
• Build nurturing, responsive relationships with infants, toddlers, and their families.
• Promote parent engagement and encourage family participation in the program.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick and personal leave
• Professional development and training opportunities

Work Locations
Multiple Early Head Start sites throughout New York City and the Bronx
Work location assignments are based on program needs and employee preference whenever possible.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Company Overview
National Enrichment Group (NEG) is committed to enhancing the health and quality of life for individuals through a wide range of services and programs. As a leading organization in health, wellness, nutrition, and education for non-profit social service agencies, NEG supports communities across the tri-state area and nationally with dedicated divisions focused on early childhood education, professional development, enrichment programs, staffing, and more.

Pay: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• Infant/Toddler CDA or Associates Degree (Required)

Work Location: In person