Assistant Teacher
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $18 per hour (with opportunities for increases based on performance)
Who We Are
Vivvi is not your typical daycare!
We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love — and feel valued while doing it. Join the Vivvi community to help provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.
About the Role
As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play a key role in supporting our classrooms and ensuring each child feels safe, nurtured, and inspired to explore.
You’ll:
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Ensure the well-being and development of infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children
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Support progressive, inquiry-based learning experiences
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Engage with and enrich children using positive language, loving care, and interactive play
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Closely supervise children and maintain robust health and safety standards
You’ll be a great fit if you:
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Are a flexible, communicative team player passionate about early learning
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Have 1–2 years of experience working with children ages 0–5
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Hold or are pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (not required to apply)
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Value and create trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
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Are CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to become certified
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Are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Pay: $18 per hour, with opportunities for increases based on performance
🌟 Benefits include:-
Health, vision, and dental insurance
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Paid time off and holidays
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Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development
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Financial support for continued education and career advancement
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Clear pathways for promotion within Vivvi
Why You’ll Love Working at Vivvi
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Child-Centered Approach: Our educators follow children’s interests and curiosity to guide learning. Learn more:
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Beautiful Classrooms: Our thoughtfully designed campuses offer endless opportunities for discovery.
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Professional Growth: Robust onboarding, training, coaching, and advancement opportunities — we love to promote from within!
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To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to NY. Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.
Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact hr@vivvi.com. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (4)
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- For a part-time opportunity, what range of hours are you available to work weekly?
- When would you be available to start?
- LinkedIn Profile optional
Pick from a list (11)
- Please select all age groups you are interested in working with.
- Please select all age groups you have experience with.
- Tell us about your schedule. Please select all the times you are able to work.
- Are you currently seeking full-time or part-time opportunities?
- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
- Have you ever been involuntarily terminated, or asked to resign in lieu of termination?
- Please select all the locations you are interested in.
- Please select your highest level of education.
- How did you hear about Vivvi?
- The role you are applying for is compensated at $18/hr, with room for regular performance based increases. Please confirm this meets your expectations.