EEC Certified Preschool Teacher, Godine

JCC Greater Boston•Newton, MA

3d•$47,940 - $53,040•Onsite

About The Position

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Learning Center Certified Pre-School Teacher to join our team. As an Early Learning Center Certified Pre-School Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children while working in a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community. This position offers the chance to be part of a team that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships, promotes connection and learning, and values collaboration and transformation. This posting is for a full-time, salaried Preschool Teacher position. The starting salary is $47,940-$53,040. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

Requires EEC Professional Teacher level or higher Certification (Strong Start is not considered equivalent and does not meet this requirement).
Applicants must include a copy of EEC Teacher Certification or proof of pending certification along with demonstrated eligibility.
Must be EEC certified or willing to become certified immediately.
Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families.
Awareness of best practices relating to a strong image of a child as a competent and capable learner.
Good classroom management skills, oral and written language skills, and excellent communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues.
Must be welcoming and warm toward children and enjoy working with young children and their families.
Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while keeping child safety at the forefront at all times.
Must be interested in continuing professional development and view yourself as a lifelong learner.
Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.
Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Able to work in person.
Requires daily outside playground duties.
Ability to climb stairs or hill to outside space for various activities.
Must be able to climb stairs with children between floors or in an emergency.
Ability to continually bend, kneel, and reach.
Lift and carry young children, 20-30 pounds, regularly.
Frequently stoop or squat to be at the child’s eye level.
Frequently sits on the floor or in very small chairs.
Must work during training week (usually the last week of August each year) and coordinate with the ELC Center Director to schedule vacation periods.
Usually, no vacation can be taken in September, and there may be other periods when time off is not granted due to school needs.

Nice To Haves

B.A. in Early Childhood Education or a related field (e.g., elementary education, social work, psychology) or an A.A. in Early Childhood Education is preferred but not required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Responsibilities

Collaborate regularly with co-teacher(s), colleagues, and the director to develop a high-quality program based on observations that support each child's intellectual, social/emotional, moral, and physical development.
Ensure the health, safety, and security of all children.
Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Communicate and document children’s interactions and experiences.
Provide a positive, nurturing environment.
Conduct observation, play-based assessment, and written evaluations of all children using COR Advantage.
Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and families.
Adhere to all EEC regulations and guidelines.
Help each child develop a positive self-image.
Facilitate the child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development.
Encourage the child’s independence, leading to a sense of competency.
Respect the child’s right to be an individual.
Assist child’s awareness of their own needs and the rights of others.
Facilitate each child in the verbalization of feelings and emotions.
Provide a positive climate for learning, growth, and development.
Comply with MA EEC Guidelines/Frameworks.
Offer a wide variety of activities, materials, and experiences that encourage children to explore and learn through play.
Maintain an aesthetically pleasing, organized classroom environment to promote the health and safety of each child.
Set consistent limits using positive language and provide emotional safety for each child.
Work with and incorporate suggestions from Ledgewood Developmental Specialist.
Assess the developmental stages of children and maintain records, including writing children’s progress reports using COR Advantage.
Document children’s learning as an instructional/curriculum tool through portfolio, observational checklist, play-based assessment, digital photography/iPad, journals, or other methods as determined by your center director.
Review and update files of all children in your classroom, noting allergies or special traits pertinent to the maximization of the child’s potential.
Be familiar with and use computer, internet, and digital equipment for curriculum development, implementation, and related school activities.
Meet for supervisory direction as appropriate.
Attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
Meet all EEC requirements for early education and care.
Participate with co-teacher(s) in regular planning to reflect on the program and to forecast future projects in the emergent curriculum.
Support an emergent curriculum approach.
Utilize the environment as the third teacher in the room.
Establish positive, interactive relationships with families through informal conversations, feedback, and conferences.
Aid parent and child in the adjustment to school.
Inform parents about the developmental stages of young children and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Participate in scheduled parent conferences several times a year.
Communicate daily with the parents of each child and maintain classroom newsletters.
Be professional at all times and embody the principles of good customer service in working with parents.
Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Group life insurance
Long term disability
403(b) retirement plan
Support of a child development specialist
Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
Discounted JCCGB camp tuition (50-100% off)
Generous paid time off
A free membership to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more
Engaging in professional development opportunities, including 7 development days per year
Outstanding classroom environments, materials, and outdoor play and nature spaces