Assistant Teacher, Childcare (Summer Position)

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Framingham, MA

5h

About The Position

Positive and creative team member who provides a nurturing classroom. Assists with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that engage the whole child. Supports the readiness of children through social/emotional, cognitive, physical and language activities. Establishes and maintains a safe learning environment. Encourages the involvement of families and strengthens the relationships between children, families and community.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and able to effectively communicate with children, families and co-workers.
• Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the position including the lifting of a child.
• Recent physical exam determining good health and meeting all EEC requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children a plus.
• Bi-lingual skills a plus.
• Priority given to past or present Head Start parents for positions for which they are qualified in the Head Start program.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable about SMOC Child Care and Head Start philosophy and all regulations and performance standards (EEC, Head Start, NAEYC and QRIS) applicable to the assigned classroom.
• Supports classroom team in planning, preparing and implementing a successful learning environment that supports and challenges each child’s development.
• Participates in opportunities for staff growth and development.
• Communicates regularly with teacher, lead teach, and/or supervisor and shares all pertinent information as quickly as possible.
• Assesses classroom needs for equipment, materials and supplies and reports to lead teacher, teacher, and/or supervisor.
• Maintains the space, equipment, materials and supplies in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
• Maintains strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, trainings, committee meetings and parent fashion.
• Contributes to a positive, supportive relationship with families.
• Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
• Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
• Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED