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Teacher & Assistant Job Application

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Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher Job Opportunity

 

Position Summary

Academic Explorers is accepting applications for passionate, dependable, and nurturing Infant & Toddler Lead Teachers who believe the first three years of a child's life are the most important.

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If you love celebrating first smiles, first words, first steps, and helping Little Academics discover the world around them, we'd love to meet you.

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At Academic Explorers, we don't believe in "babysitting." We believe in providing exceptional early childhood education through meaningful relationships, purposeful play, and research-based teaching practices. Our classrooms use The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, and our teachers receive ongoing coaching, professional development, and support to help them grow in their careers.

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As an Infant or Toddler Lead Teacher, you will:

  • Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom where every child feels loved, secure, and encouraged to learn.

  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences using The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos.

  • Observe children's development and complete developmental screenings, assessments, and documentation as assigned.

  • Build trusting relationships with families through open, professional communication.

  • Maintain daily reports, observations, attendance, and required documentation using our classroom communication system.

  • Support children's cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development through responsive caregiving and intentional interactions.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom that meets all OCFS health and safety requirements.

  • Feed children, change diapers, assist with toileting, and meet each child's individual care needs with dignity and compassion.

  • Supervise and mentor Assistant Teachers, Floaters, and classroom support staff.

  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.

  • Follow all Academic Explorers policies and New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations.

 

We're Looking For Someone Who...

  • Truly enjoys working with infants and toddlers.

  • Brings positive energy, patience, and professionalism every day.

  • Understands that relationships with children and families come first.

  • Works well independently while also being a collaborative team member.

  • Is dependable, organized, and takes pride in creating an engaging classroom environment.

  • Is committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

 

Qualifications

  • At least 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with an approved plan of study.

  • Ability to meet all New York State OCFS requirements for employment.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

 

Preferred:

  • Infant/Toddler CDA.

  • Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

  • One or more years of experience working in a licensed child care center.

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

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Physical Requirements​

This position requires the ability to:

  • Lift and carry children and classroom materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.

  • Frequently sit on the floor, kneel, squat, bend, reach, and actively engage with young children throughout the day.

  • Respond quickly to children's needs to ensure their health and safety.

  • Perform feeding, diapering/toileting assistance and other routine caregiving responsibilities as needed.

  • Participating in indoor and outdoor activities daily.

 

Pay rate: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

 

Why Join Academic Explorers?

When you join Academic Explorers, you're joining a team that values educators and invests in their success.

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We offer:

  • Competitive pay based on education and experience

  • 401(k) with employer matching

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • Paid professional development and training

  • Paid time off (for eligible employees)

  • Supportive leadership and coaching

  • A collaborative team environment

  • Beautiful, well-equipped classrooms

  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development

 

If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready to help shape the lives of our youngest learners, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Academic Explorers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background clearances, fingerprinting, and meeting all applicable New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employment requirements.

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