Assistant Teacher

Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $18 per hour (with opportunities for increases based on performance)

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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.

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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:

• Ensure the well-being and development of infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children

• Support progressive, inquiry-based learning experiences

• Engage with and enrich children using positive language, loving care, and interactive play

• Closely supervise children and maintain robust health and safety standards

  You’ll be a great fit if you:

  • Are a flexible, communicative team player passionate about early learning

  • Have 1–2 years of experience working with children ages 0–5

  • 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)

  • Value and create trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues

  • Are CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to become certified

  • Are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

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  Compensation & Benefits

  💰 Pay: $18 per hour, with opportunities for increases based on performance
  🌟 Benefits include:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development

  • Financial support for continued education and career advancement

  • Clear pathways for promotion within Vivvi

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  Why You’ll Love Working at Vivvi

  • Child-Centered Approach: Our educators follow children’s interests and curiosity to guide learning. Learn more: https://vivvi.com/programs

  • Beautiful Classrooms: Our thoughtfully designed campuses offer endless opportunities for discovery.

  • Professional Growth: Robust onboarding, training, coaching, and advancement opportunities — we love to promote from within!

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.