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