Assistant Teacher
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jan 16, 2026. Vivvi scores A on the Alion truth index.
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $18 per hour (with opportunities for increases based on performance)
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.
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
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
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 [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.