Children's Center Teacher

Williams College•Williamstown, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Williams College Children’s Center is seeking experienced teachers to provide quality child care and education in a warm, inviting program with facilities designed for early childhood education. The role responds to children’s interests and strengths and uses those observations collaboratively with other staff to create project-based emergent curriculum. Teachers participate in school-wide staff inquiry and development and demonstrate a commitment to a career in Early Childhood Education. This is a full-time, year-round, regular appointment. Candidates must meet Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care teacher certification requirements or be able to obtain certification within 12 months; Williams covers coursework for new hires seeking certification. Before certification, the employee’s title is Assistant Teacher, with promotion to Teacher and a pay increase upon certification. The position pays $23.00–$26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and relevant certification. A cover letter addressing teaching and learning experiences with young children and the applicant’s approach to early childhood education is required. Employment is contingent on verification of background information, including a criminal record check and education when applicable. All employees must complete an I-9 before beginning work.

Requirements

At least one year of early childhood education experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Passion for and knowledge of early education and care principles and developmentally appropriate practices.
Meet the teacher certification requirements established by the Department of Early Education and Care, or be able to obtain certification within 12 months.
Provide a cover letter that specifically addresses teaching and learning experiences with young children and the applicant’s approach to early childhood education.
Complete an I-9 before beginning work.
Employment is contingent on verification of submitted background information, including a criminal record check and education when applicable.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with experience in an early care setting.
Enthusiasm for learning about and responding to children’s interests and strengths.
Enjoyment of teamwork and collaborative work, including school-wide inquiry and development.
Belief that children learn best through play and project-based emergent curriculum.
Enthusiasm for interacting with children, families, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Eagerness to actively join the physical play and action of a busy classroom.
Commitment to advancing a career in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Respond to children’s interests and strengths and collaborate with staff to create project-based emergent curriculum.
Participate enthusiastically in school-wide staff inquiry and development.
Interact with children, families, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Join in the physical play and activity of a busy classroom.
Move and transport children and/or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds across campus for classroom and event needs.
Remain stationary for extended periods and move quickly from seated to standing or moving positions to respond to urgent child safety needs.
Position oneself at children’s eye level, including on the floor or low chairs.
Observe and detect indoor and outdoor hazards to ensure child safety.
Traverse the campus with children for extended periods.