Stepping Stone Pre & Grade

Dance, Gymnastics, Acro, and Hip-Hop, Ballroom, Latin, Ballet, Instructor Needed (Queens, NY) We are seeking a passionate and energetic Dance, Gymnastics, Acro, and Hip-Hop Instructor to join our team in Queens, New York! Candidates must be enthusiastic, responsible, and love working with children ages 3 and up. Experience teaching young children is required. You must be able to create a fun, supportive environment while helping students develop strength, coordination, and confidence. Qualifications: Experience teaching dance, gymnastics, acrobatics, or hip-hop to young children Strong classroom management and communication skills Ability to create a positive, encouraging learning environment Punctual, reliable, and energetic Must love working with kids! Location: Queens, NY Schedule: Part-time, Sundays and potential weekday afternoons/evenings available If you are passionate about working with children and want to inspire young movers through dance and movement, we would love to hear from you!

Terrific Tigers Learning Center is a community-focused childcare program dedicated to providing high-quality center-based care for families in Queens. We support every aspect of a child’s growth and development in a safe, loving, and enriching environment. Our program lays a strong educational foundation, preparing children for academic success and lifelong learning. We believe that families are a child’s first and most important teachers, and we work closely with parents to ensure each child thrives. Terrific Tigers are currently seeking nurturing, passionate, and enthusiastic educators who are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children. All positions are 12-months. Work hours are 8:00 am-6:00 pm Requirements for Lead Teacher Position: Enrolled in or completed Bachelors degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred). 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 3-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting). Familiarity with Head Start/Early Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management and early childhood practices. Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs. Spanish speaking highly preferred. Provide a safe, positive, creative and nurturing learning environment at all times. Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially and participate in physical activities. Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth. Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe and attractive classroom. Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled. Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies. Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education. Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis. Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures. Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs and write individual lesson plans. Flexible, and work with colleagues in a professional manner. Love working with young children. Support the diversity initiatives of the school. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires minimal supervision. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions. Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities. Additional center/school requirements may apply.'