Agri Business Child Development·New Paltz, New York
The Infant Teacher is responsible for supervising a group of children and implementing education program standards. The role involves applying theories of child growth and development to support the educational and social needs of children and families.
Agri-Business Child Development (ABCD) is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do at our Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, Early Head Start, and Head Start centers, is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges ~ closing the education gap and giving each and every child a head start in life! We make sure ABCD children, and their families are encouraged to thrive by supporting their education and social needs. https://www.abcdny.org/ [https://www.abcdny.org/]
ABCD is a community of dedicated individuals. As early education leaders, who continually work to make strong, lasting, positive impact on children. At ABCD you will find a dynamic environment and diverse culture that is friendly, welcoming, and collaborative.
Supervise a group of children independently under the direction of the Education/Disability Coordinator implementing and complying with the education program standards and coordinating all components of the program as they apply to her/his classroom.
Education / Experience / Requirements:
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited institution.
Accepted: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 6 credit bearing courses relevant to competencies in early childhood education AND experience working with young children.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
EOE/AA:
Agri- Business Child Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with relevant coursework is preferred. Experience working with young children and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish are also desired.
Market context
Infant teacher roles in New York are often tied to licensed child care centers, where demand is shaped by staffing needs in early childhood programs and compliance with state licensing rules. This role is competitive because employers may prefer a BA, AA, or CDA in Early Childhood Education, while also considering candidates with a high school diploma and 5+ years of experience plus strong infant-development knowledge. Review the licensing requirements carefully and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save time when comparing options.
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