ELC Teacher

Family ACCESS of Newton • Newton, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Infant and Toddler Teachers - Sign-On Bonus! Fantastic opportunity to join a great team of early childhood professionals! We are looking for qualified, caring Infant and Toddler early childhood teachers for our Early Learning Center in W. Newton. Family ACCESS offers a collegial, supportive atmosphere where teachers are respected as professionals. We value parents as partners, see children as capable and consider teachers both researchers and facilitators. Family ACCESS teachers enjoy: A consistent weekly schedule and classroom assignment. An 8-hour workday (7 hours with children plus a one-hour break). Weekly planning time with classroom team. Opportunities for growth inside and outside the classroom. We are looking for teachers who want to be a part of our vibrant learning community where joy, creativity, and meaningful relationships flourish. Successful candidates will: Be enthusiastic, engaging and strong in their practice. Create an educational environment that is inquiry and play based, emergent, challenging, warm and inviting. Value diversity and are joyful, curious and respectful of differences in individuals, families, and cultures. Be flexible team players with strong communication skills. Take a leadership role in the day-to-day operation of the classroom through planning, and teaching. Hold the appropriate MA EEC Teacher certification or be eligible for certification. Have the ability to bend, stand, squat, stoop, walk, occasionally run, and lift up to 35 pounds. Family ACCESS is committed to supporting the emotional wellness of our children and families. Family ACCESS is a community-based non-profit organization that empowers and strengthens families through a set of three integrated programs: The Family ACCESS Early Learning Center, Family ACCESS Early Literacy Services, and Family ACCESS Counseling and Consultation Services. For over 100 years, the organization has served thousands of families, regardless of their economic status, from Newton and neighboring towns. The word ACCESS is an acronym of the phrase "A Center for Comprehensive Education and Support Services", a phrase that clearly defines the organization's work in the community. Formerly known as Newton Community Service Center, our new name, specifically the word ACCESS, describes the impact of that work. It reminds us of the doors that open, and the rich journeys that result, when children and families have access to the very best education-based resources and programs. Family ACCESS of Newton is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Be enthusiastic, engaging and strong in their practice.
• Value diversity and are joyful, curious and respectful of differences in individuals, families, and cultures.
• Be flexible team players with strong communication skills.
• Hold the appropriate MA EEC Teacher certification or be eligible for certification.
• Have the ability to bend, stand, squat, stoop, walk, occasionally run, and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in the day-to-day operation of the classroom through planning, and teaching.
• Create an educational environment that is inquiry and play based, emergent, challenging, warm and inviting.

Benefits

• Onsite paid professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance, flexible spending, and retirement savings plans.
• 12 paid holidays plus 2 paid weeks for ELC closure (winter and summer breaks) plus 17 days paid Earned Time Off (ETO).
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed