Oyster Babies East ~ Head of Group/Infants (F/T) & Assts (P/…

Company: Oyster Babies Early Childhood Centers
Location: Huntington Station, NY 11746

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Oyster Babies Early Childhood Centers seeks an enthusiastic, energetic full-time HEAD OF GROUP TEACHER: INFANTS and part-time ASSISTANT TEACHERS for all year-round programs, including INFANTS, TODDLERS, & PRESCHOOL, at OYSTER BABIES EAST in HUNTINGTON, LI.

** We will SPONSOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES to take CDA**
(Details to be discussed)

MONDAY – > FRIDAY
FULL-TIME hours are between 8:00am & 6:30pm;
PART-TIME hours are 2:30pm to 6:00pm.

The HEAD OF GROUP TEACHER (formerly known as Lead Teacher) will be responsible for the:

  • Daily supervision of the children & classroom;
  • Accommodating individual schedules and needs;
  • Facilitating age-appropriate activities.

Qualified HEAD OF GROUP TEACHER applicants must have:

  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; and,
  • At least one (1) year experience related to caring for infants and toddlers.

– OR –

  • Infants and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or, Infants Toddler Child Development Associate credential; or, other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period; and,
  • Two (2) years experience related to caring for infants and toddlers.

– OR –

  • Child Development Associate credential; and,
  • Two (2) years experience caring for children, one on which much be related to caring for infants or toddlers.

– OR –

  • Nine (9) college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with a plan of study leading to:

o Infants and Toddler Child Care and Education credential; or,
o Infant Toddler Development Associate credential; or,
o Other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period; or,
o Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field; AND,

  • Two (2) years experience related to caring for children, one of which must be related to working with infants and toddlers.
  • Familiarity with Bank Street/Montessori/Reggio Emilia methodology, a plus.
  • Local residency, preferable.

The ASSISTANT TEACHER will assist the Head of Group Teacher in the day-to-day care of children, facilitation of activities, and general classroom maintenance.

Qualified ASSISTANT TEACHER applicants must have:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; OR,
  • One (1) year experience working with children less than 13 years of age.
  • Familiarity with Bank Street/Montessori/Reggio Emilia methodology, a plus.
  • Local residency, preferable.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12.00 to $15.00 /hour