Infant Room Teacher-Full-Time

Position: Infant Room Teacher

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly

Schedule: School Year–Daily, 35 hours -37.50 hours per week

About Friends Academy: Friends Academy, an Independent Quaker Day School (PS-12th Grade), is located on a 65-acre campus on the picturesque North Shore of Long Island. Our educational journey begins in our nurturing daycare program, known as Little Friends. Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Little Friends caters to children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old. This program is designed to provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where our youngest learners can explore, play, and develop essential skills through guided activities and age-appropriate curricula.

About Our Program:
The Little Friends staff is a dedicated, friendly, and supportive team. Many of our teachers have been with the program long-term, contributing to a stable and welcoming environment. Our center operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and staff schedules fall within those hours. We also follow a school-year calendar.

Qualifications & Requirements:
The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or have at least 9 college credits (with a plan of study) in Early Childhood Education or a related field

• Have a minimum of two years of experience working with young children

• Demonstrate the ability to support and implement developmentally appropriate routines and activities

• Be attentive to developmental milestones and committed to fostering children’s growth in a nurturing, responsive manner

• Be reliable, warm, and enthusiastic about working in a caring and collaborative school environment

• Be able to follow all licensing regulations and NYSOCFS guidelines

• Successfully complete required background screenings

• Demonstrate strong dependability and professionalism

To apply,please submit a resume to: Karen_Galvin@fa.org Director, Little Friends

By December 15th. Professional references will be required. *Please do not call the school

Hourly Pay Rate: $21-$23 per hour. Full-time employees qualify for the school's benefit plan offerings, including Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and additional benefits. Visit our website: www.fa.org

To perform this job successfully, an individual must effectively fulfill the essential duties and physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing these requirements.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world as we deepen and elevate our educational program.

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex,sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

We invite you to read ourcommunity welcome letterfrom our Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree in early childhood or a plan of study in a related field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• working with young children: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23