Early Childhood Teacher

Job overview

The Early Childhood Teacher role is onsite at the George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery on Ward’s Island in New York, NY. The posting lists pay of $27.47–$28.57 per hour and a 35-hour work week. Odyssey House provides recovery services, education, and support to individuals and families. The teacher provides direct early childhood education for children ages two to 36 months, managing the classroom and creating a safe, individualized learning environment that supports children’s physical, social-emotional, and intellectual development. The role also models positive parent-child interactions and communicates children’s progress to families.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain an appropriate learning environment
• develop and implement weekly lesson plans
• provide individualized and culturally diverse learning experiences
• supervise children and maintain a clean, sanitary classroom
• address developmental, physical, behavioral, or mental health concerns through referrals
• supervise parent-child interactions
• plan developmentally appropriate outings
• communicate progress with parents and participate in conferences
• maintain classroom supplies
• attend training, meetings, and case conferences
• and follow licensing requirements and Odyssey House policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood teacher

infant and toddler education

classroom management

lesson planning

parent-child support

child development

new york ny

odyssey house

35-hour work week

$27.47–$28.57/hr

medical insurance

dental and vision

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation and holiday schedule
• life, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• additional insurance coverages
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending or health reimbursement account
• 403(b)
• employee assistance and counseling services
• commuter benefits
• educational assistance
• fitness program
• pet insurance
• and legal assistance.

Why this role

The posting describes a 35-hour work week and lists multiple education pathways, including an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or qualifying combinations of high school education, coursework, and experience.

About the employer

Odyssey House INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.