Job Description

Cover Letter Required For Consideration

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining our dynamic team at Cocoon! To help us get to know you better, we’d love to hear about your experience working with families and children through a brief cover letter. In your cover letter, share some highlights of your previous work with families and why it’s been so fulfilling. Let us know what excites you about the opportunity to be a part of Cocoon and how your skills and values align with our family-focused mission. We can’t wait to read all about your experiences and see why you’d be a fantastic fit for our vibrant and nurturing workplace.Please send your cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to Erina McSweeney, erina@joincocoon.com.

Organization Description

Cocoon is a rapidly expanding members-based club for families, offering an environment for education, play, and community support, inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies. With location in both Tribeca and the Upper West Side, Cocoon is committed to inclusivity, with every membership fee supporting prenatal and postpartum programming for parents of all income levels.

Job Description

The Education Associate reports to the Regional Programming & Education Manager and plays a hands-on role in supporting daily programming operations and leading seasonal camps. This role serves as Camp Director for Summer and school-break camps and supports enrollment growth, operational execution, and high-quality classroom experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator who enjoys balancing teaching, organization, systems, and collaborative leadership in a fast-paced, family-centered environment.

We foster a culture where collaboration is celebrated, ownership is encouraged, and kindness is foundational. We hire professionals who lead with care, curiosity, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Camp Leadership & Operations

• Serve as Camp Director for Summer and school-break camps.
• Support camp staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and training in partnership with Operations.
• Help ensure camps meet enrollment targets, safety standards, and operational expectations.
• Support daily camp execution, staffing coverage, and preparation.
• Track camp enrollment, staffing schedules, and attendance.

Education & Programming Operations

• Support daily programming schedules, classroom readiness, and material preparation.
• Teach and facilitate classes, camps, and special programming as needed.
• Assist with lesson planning, curriculum updates, and classroom organization.
• Maintain class rosters, enrollment tracking, partner reporting, and Airtable systems.
• Support workflows for cancellations, make-ups, and schedule changes in coordination with the Front Desk.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization at the end of each day.

Sales, Marketing & Enrollment Support

• Support enrollment growth for camps and select programs.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, email communications, and social promotion of programs.
• Support tours and enrollment conversations related to programming and camps.
• Track enrollment trends and share insights with leadership.

Administrative & Team Support

• Support seasonal professional development and training logistics.
• Maintain accurate documentation, systems updates, and reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Front Desk, Events, Facilities, and Operations teams.
• Uphold Cocoon’s service standards and member experience expectations.

Key Success Factors:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and reliability in fast-moving environments.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work weekends and seasonal peak schedules.
• Passion for early childhood education and family engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience working in child-focused or camp environments.
• Experience supporting scheduling, rosters, or education administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting or supervising education teams.
• Familiarity with Airtable or operational systems.
• Experience working in membership-based or family-centered environments.

Position type: Full-time, in-person role with weekend flexibility (example schedule: Tuesday–Saturday).

Compensation: $62,000 annually, plus up to $3,000 in annual performance bonus (total on-target earnings up to $65,000)

Full-time Employee Benefits:

• Health subsidy up to $1000/month
• PTO, including 15 Vacation Days, 5 Personal Days, 1 Volunteer Day
• Holidays, Sick Leave
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development
• 401K plan

EEO Statement
Cocoon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10024 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10024: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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