Children's Center Teacher

Williams College, London•Williamstown, MA

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Williams College Children’s Center seeks experienced teachers to provide quality child care and education in a warm, inviting program with facilities designed for early childhood education. This is a full-time, year-round, regular appointment. The teacher responds to children’s interests and strengths and collaborates with colleagues to develop a project-based, emergent curriculum. The position also involves participating in school-wide staff inquiry and development and demonstrating a commitment to a career in Early Childhood Education. Williams provides full coverage of coursework for new hires seeking teacher certification. Until certified, the employee’s title is Assistant Teacher; after certification, the employee is promoted to Teacher with a pay increase. The posted pay range is $23.00 to $26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and relevant certification.

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 Department of Early Education and Care teacher certification requirements, or be able to obtain certification within 12 months.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and essential functions of the role.

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 varied backgrounds.
Commitment to actively participating in classroom physical play and activity.

Responsibilities

Respond to children’s interests and strengths and use those insights collaboratively with other staff to create project-based emergent curriculum.
Participate enthusiastically in school-wide staff inquiry and development.
Interact and work collaboratively with children, families, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Participate actively in the physical play and activity of a busy classroom.
Support children’s exploration and discovery through play and developmentally appropriate practice.
Move or 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 a seated position to standing or moving to respond to urgent child safety needs.
Position oneself at children’s eye level, including on the floor or on low chairs.
Observe and detect indoor and outdoor hazards to ensure children’s safety.
Traverse campus with children for extended periods.