Responsibilities include:

• Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and NAEYC guidelines.
• Effective communication with families, staff and board.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, preferred or in progress
• 2 years of experience teaching children in an Early Childhood program preferred
• Previous experience with NAEYC standards and the accreditation process a plus

• Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED
• Preferred Education Level: CDA Credential

Please apply and indicate on your application where you were referred from. Send a follow-up email to Julia O’Handley via email at julia@imagineelc.com. 

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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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.

Who We Are

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 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. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at humanresources@imagineelc.com. Imagine will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.