Infant Lead Teacher

Discovery PitStop

Date Posted: 03/14/2025

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Salary/Wage: $20 - $25 an hour (Additional benefits available for full time employees)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

Infant Lead Teachers are responsible for the safety and learning of up to 8 infants between the ages of 4 months to 12 months. You will work alongside assistant teachers to create and maintain an engaging learning environment, plan and execute thoughtful age appropriate activities, ensure DOH compliance, and maintain parent communication. Our school is dedicated to the growth of educators and regular professional development and training will also be provided.

Responsibilities:

Work with other teachers to implement lessons aligned with Discovery PitStop Curriculum
Manage classrooms of up to 8 children
Adhere to daily schedules complying with DOH regulations
Meet regularly with other staff to enhance lessons
Engage in regularly scheduled professional development sessions
Maintain communication with parents

Qualifications:

CDA, BA, or MS in Early Childhood Education or Education related field
2-5 years teaching experience in Early Childhood Education is preferred
Knowledge of current teaching philosophies and educational research
Ability to meet all physical requirements of working with young children, including lifting, walking up and down stairs, and sitting on the floor
Must be articulate and possess strong written communication skills
Ability to collaborate to create and implement lessons

Minimum Education Level: CDA Credential

Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Application Instructions:

Please email your resume, cover letter, and weekday availability to Info@DiscoveryPitStop.com to apply!

Additional Information:

Recommended Qualifications (Please include in Cover Letter)

Creative talents or expertise in technology, science, art, music, cooking, second languages, dance, yoga, etc.
Familiarity with Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant, and/or Downtown Brooklyn neighborhoods

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Benefits: