Curriculum Lead - New York City

About Vivvi:
Vivvi provides child care and early learning for today’s families. We partner with employers of all sizes to make exceptional full-time and backup care more accessible and affordable. With beautiful campuses, flexible offerings, and trained, passionate teachers, we provide parents with peace of mind while offering employers the most powerful tool for recruitment, retention, and productivity.

About the Role:
The Curriculum Lead serves as the primary curricular and instructional leader on campus. While some of the Curriculum Lead's time will be spent in the classroom supporting the implementation of curriculum, much of it will also be dedicated to administrative duties, helping teachers plan thematic units that ignite children's love of learning and support them in reaching age-appropriate developmental and academic milestones. The ideal candidate is a veteran teacher of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with deep expertise in child development, progressive learning models, and leading/coaching adults. This person will also support other administrative duties as needed, including ordering curriculum materials and ensuring Vivvi lessons meet the highest educational standards.

As a Curriculum Lead, you will:

• Ensure the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that honors the Vivvi philosophy of quality education and care while adhering to guidelines.
• Train new teachers on the Vivvi Learning Model, a child-centered, inquiry-based approach.
• Coach faculty members and model instructional best practices.
• Lead professional development as needed.
• Open and close the school as needed; serve as school leader in the Head of School's absence.
• Serve as a resource to families.

Apply today if you:

• Have 2-5 years of relevant experience working with ages birth - 4 years old.
• Have or are working toward NYS Initial or Permanent Teaching Certification in Birth to 2
• Have a BA or MA in Early Childhood Education.
• Are an expert in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education.
• Have an exceptional track record of building positive relationships with families, children, and faculty and staff.
• Possess excellent leadership skills, including the ability to define goals and motivate staff towards success.
• Are a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Have demonstrated competency with digital tools such as Google Suite, Brightwheel, etc.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our Curriculum Leads earn salaries from $60,000-$76,686 based on level of education and experience. Full-time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.
• Four-Day Workweek: As an added incentive, this position includes the opportunity to work a four-day workweek, promoting a better work-life balance. Please note that if administrative staff is out, the Curriculum Lead will be expected to come in to support as needed.
• Child-Centered Approach: Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.
• Employee Development: We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi!

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 [email protected]. 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.