Lead Twos Teacher

Location and Job Title

Lead Twos Teacher
Riverdale YM-YWHA
5625 Arlington Ave
Bronx, NY 10471

Riverdale Y is a community and cultural center located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. We provide educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values where diversity is celebrated and all are welcome to participate, engage, and connect. We are a sanctuary to think, learn, and grow, an open door to creativity, fitness, and fun, and a catalyst for change and transformation.

The Lead Twos Teacher will be part of the Early Childhood Center team that includes six classrooms and 18 teachers. This position is responsible for the full-time education and care of 12 two‑year olds, including planning of developmentally appropriate curriculum, classroom management, family support, and Jewish holiday and Shabbat programming. The Lead Twos Teacher will report to the Early Childhood Center Director.

This is a full‑time, in‑person position in Riverdale.

This role works closely with the Assistant Teachers, Operations Manager and Early Childhood Center Director to create a warm, loving and creative first school experience that nurtures families and readies children for our 3K program.

• Plan age‑appropriate curriculum across domains including language, math, science, gross and fine motor development, artistic expression, and social and emotional development
• Create Jewish holiday and Shabbat experiences
• Assess development to prepare for Parent/Teacher Conferences bi‑annually and IFSP and turning‑three CPSE meetings
• Support children with special needs and collaborate with Early Intervention professionals such as Special Instructors, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Occupational and Physical Therapists

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or study plan eligible pursuing Master's Degree or Bachelor's in a DOH‑designated related field
• NYS Teaching Certification Birth‑Grade 2 (or study plan eligible)
• Prior lead‑teacher experience in a progressive Twos classroom strongly preferred
• Ability to build warm relationships with children and families
• Strong communication, collaboration, and reflective teaching skills

• Passion for music, movement, arts, gardening, cooking or other interests to share with children

Riverdale Y offers employees medical and dental insurance, flexible spending, commuter benefits, a pension plan, and an optional 403(b) retirement benefit.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑3:30 PM

Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 with benefits including membership at the Riverdale YM‑YWHA

Riverdale Y provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.