- Assist to maintain a classroom environment that promotes and provides developmentally appropriate activities, to include well-defined learning centers and materials for the age group.
- Maintain a warm, engaging, and comfortable environment for children, co-workers and parents.
- Participate in children's daily gross motor routines and activities, including use of indoor gyms or outdoor playgrounds, and integrate into neighborhood walks and field trips.
- Conduct daily cleaning responsibilities in the classrooms and center.
- Actively engage, and participate with children in classroom activities.
- Maintain effective communication with families in the program.
- Maintain professional interpersonal relationships with center administration, co-workers, to include an approachable, collaborative and flexible demeanor.
- Maintain classrooms and all center common areas neat, clean, organized and inviting to children, families, co-workers, and visitors.
- Effective communication with families and co-teachers
- Ability to adhere to licensing and NAEYC guidelines
- Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, pushing strollers/buggies, sitting on the floor and year-round daily outdoor activities.
- High School Diploma or minimum of CDA preferred
- Experience with young children preferred
Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned child care management company, operates twelve high quality, full day licensed and NAEYC accredited Early Childhood centers in the NY metro area for children 6 weeks to 5-years-old. With state of the art facilities, professional development opportunities for promotion, a teamwork approach to classroom and center management, and a creative and rewarding work environment, Imagine maintains a satisfied and talented teacher staff. At Imagine, we know children, as well as staff and families, thrive in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Staff, children and families alike are valued as individuals and as members of our diverse community.
Location: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks Per-Diem Substitute Teachers for all age groups in our childcare centers. Our center is a safe, nurturing, fun and friendly environment. Join a team providing the highest quality childcare for working families.
ECE, Psychology, Nursing, and Social Work students are encouraged to apply.
