Job Description

Help Young Learners Thrive as a Toddler and Preschool Teacher in the Bronx

Make a Meaningful Difference:

Tender Years Childcare Inc. is seeking a caring, creative Toddler and Preschool Teacher to help children build confidence, curiosity, communication skills, and a lifelong love of learning. This in-person Early Childhood Educator opportunity in Bronx, NY offers the chance to create joyful, structured learning experiences while becoming part of a supportive, family-owned childcare community. If you are a Preschool Teacher, Pre-K Teacher, Daycare Teacher, or Childcare Teacher who enjoys helping young children reach important developmental milestones, this is a rewarding place to grow your impact.

What You Will Do:

• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that combine early literacy, math readiness, social studies, arts and crafts, movement, play, and hands-on exploration.
• Lead small-group instruction and individualized activities that meet children where they are and encourage independence, communication, and positive decision-making.
• Maintain a nurturing, safe, clean, and well-managed classroom where toddlers and preschoolers feel secure, included, and excited to learn.
• Use effective classroom management and differentiated instruction strategies to support a range of learning styles, developmental needs, and social-emotional skills.
• Build trusted partnerships with families through thoughtful parent communication, parent conferences, and meaningful updates on each childs growth.

What You Will Bring:

• You bring experience in early childhood education, elementary education, preschool teaching, childcare, or a closely related learning environment.
• You can develop purposeful curriculum plans and lesson plans that support foundational academic and developmental skills.
• You use strong classroom management and responsive teaching practices to create positive routines and productive learning spaces.
• You communicate warmly and professionally with children, families, and fellow educators.
• You are committed to providing patient, dependable, child-centered care while maintaining high educational standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NAEYC-informed practices, Montessori methods, Responsive Classroom approaches, or individualized education plans is valued.
• Knowledge of Common Core-aligned foundational skills, reading intervention, special education support, or curriculum planning is a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or a willingness to maintain required certifications, is welcomed.

Pay and Benefits:

• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $22 to $28 per hour , based on qualifications and experience.
• Receive vacation leave and sick leave while building a meaningful career supporting young learners.

About the Company:

Tender Years Childcare Inc. is a family-owned and operated day care center in Bronx, NY, serving infants through pre-kindergarten since 1996. As a Christian-based childcare center, Tender Years creates a nurturing environment where fun, creative activities strengthen each childs independence, confidence, communication, and decision-making skills. City and State certified teachers deliver a high-standard educational curriculum, including computer workstation tutorials, and the team is CPR and First Aid Certified. With both full-time and after-school childcare services, you will join a close-knit team that values safety, compassion, professional pride, and the everyday joy of helping children succeed.

Equal Opportunity:

Tender Years Childcare Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse, inclusive workplace. Qualified candidates are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Apply Today:

Bring your passion for early learning, creativity, and child development to a team where your work matters every day. Apply today to become our next Toddler and Preschool Teacher.

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