Head Preschool Teacher (2-Year-Olds)

Responsibilities

• Lead your toddler classroom with warmth, creativity, and purpose:
• Lead a 2-year-old preschool classroom in a licensed childcare center, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NYS early learning standards.
• Design and deliver experiences using play-based learning, emergent curriculum, creative curriculum approaches, and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Observe, assess, and track progress with Teaching Strategies GOLD, supporting each child's developmental milestones.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and communicate regularly about progress.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized early childhood classroom environment.
• Collaborate with your teaching team to plan and execute curriculum aligned with best practices in early childhood education.
• Guide classroom routines, preschool classroom management, and daily operations with professionalism and care.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of preschool teaching experience, preferably as a Lead Teacher, Head Teacher, or Toddler Teacher.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center, private preschool, or early learning center.
• New York State B-2 or N-6 Teaching Certification preferred, or active study plan toward certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with play-based learning, emergent curriculum, creative curriculum approaches, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Passion for supporting young children's growth, curiosity, and potential.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• CPR / First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Why You'll Love Working at Vivvi
• 💰 Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Competitive hourly pay: $23-$29.40 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends
• 🌱 Professional Growth
• Robust onboarding, mentorship, and coaching
• Dedicated professional development days
• Clear pathways for career advancement and leadership
• Support for teacher certification through study plans
• 🏫 Inspiring Learning Environments
• Beautiful, purpose-built classrooms with high-quality materials
• Collaborative, creative, child-centered community
• Classrooms designed around play, exploration, and meaningful learning
• Learn more at vivvi.com/programs .
• Ready to feel valued as an educator?
• Apply today to join a team shaping the future of early childhood education in New York City. If you're searching for preschool jobs in NYC, toddler teacher roles, childcare teacher positions, or full-time early childhood educator jobs, we want to meet you!
• Applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City and possess independent U.S. work authorization.
• Apply today and join a community that sees you, supports you, and helps you grow.
• Applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NYC and possess independent U.S. work authorization.
• To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.

Benefits

Additional Information

Title: Lead Preschool Teacher - 2-Year-Old Classroom | Full-Time | NYC Early Childhood Educator Location: New York City, NY Compensation: $23-$29.40 per hour (based on education and experience) Make a difference every day - with a team that values you. Vivvi is reimagining early childhood education. We're not your typical preschool-and definitely not just another daycare. Our licensed childcare center and private preschool in New York City creates classrooms where children thrive through play-based learning, emergent curriculum, creative curriculum approaches, and social-emotional learning (SEL). We are seeking a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher / Early Childhood Educator to guide our 2-year-old toddler classroom in an innovative early learning center. This role is perfect for experienced toddler teachers and educators passionate about child-centered instruction, Teaching Strategies, and NYS early learning standards.

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