Job description

Join the teaching team at Imagine Early Learning Centers, an Employee Owned Company.

$500 Sign on Taxable Bonus. Paid after 3 months completion of successful employment.

Position: Assistant Director

Location: City College, Manhattan

Imagine Early Learning Centers seeks a Full-time Assistant Director for our City College location in Manhattan, NY. 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. While you will primarily serve as an Assistant Director, this position provides the opportunity to develop expertise in education administration.

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.

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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• $500 Sign-on Taxable Bonus

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field
• MA in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education or related field
• NY State B-2 Certification, or in progress
• Previous experience teaching children in an Early Childhood program
• Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process a plus
• Clearance for work in DOH child care programs and DOE PKA classrooms a plus

Who We Are:

Imagine Early Learning Centers, an employee owned (ESOP) 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 an innovative 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.

Additional information

Imagine Early Learning Centers is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and celebrate the unique differences of our employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Imagine will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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