HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC·New York
The Nursery Group Teacher will care for a classroom of young children, ensuring their safety and meeting their developmental needs through play and early learning activities. Responsibilities include lesson planning, maintaining a child-centered environment, and completing administrative tasks.
We are excited to invite a warm, nurturing, and attentive Nursery Group Teacher to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for a Nursery Group Teacher to care for a classroom of young children, ages 12 to 24 months, in the Early Childhood Education Center at our Families w/ Children facility located in the Jamaica area of Queens, NY. In this role, you will support infant/young toddlers by meeting their developmental needs through responsive caregiving, play, and early learning activities. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.
Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep.
Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs.
Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community.
Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
Hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or
Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and have a study plan to obtain an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education within 7 years; or
Hold a high school diploma, have 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education, and have a study plan to obtain an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education within 7 years; or
Hold a high school diploma and have 5 years of supervised experience in an infant-toddler classroom (if currently employed in a program); or
Hold a high school diploma, have a study plan leading to 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education within 2 years, and have a study plan to obtain an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education within 7 years.
In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Hourly rate: $38,000
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