Lead Preschool Teacher

The Guild of St. Agnes•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Guild of St. Agnes is the largest early education and care agency in Central MA with a mission to provide families with quality and affordable childcare in a safe and nurturing environment. Join our team where you will make a tremendous impact on children's lives, one that can have a lasting impression! We are currently seeking an EEC certified Lead Preschool Teacher at our Mill St location in Worcester, MA. This individual will shape the classroom environment within agency guidelines by leading, coordinating, and making decisions to develop and maintain a quality early childhood program. This individual is part of the management team. Provide leadership to ensure programs and services are successfully delivered through teaching staff while building a team environment using participatory decision-making.

Requirements

Individual must be Lead Teacher qualified through EEC with an Associate's Degree
At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of children's physical, emotional, and developmental patterns and knowledge of learning theories and curriculum development.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Ability to adapt and show flexibility as needed.
Complete drug and alcohol screening as required by Guild of St. Agnes policy.
Must complete a criminal background check (BRC) with acceptable results prior to start date.
Must present evidence of a physical and (2) MMR tests with acceptable results prior to start date.
Must complete First Aid/CPR Training within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Possess a working knowledge of and adherence to EEC regulations.
Manage and supervise teaching staff in the daily operations of the classroom.
Know and maintain child/teacher ratios in compliance with EEC regulations.
Write and deliver annual staff Performance Reviews.
Conduct bimonthly staff observations.
Maintain a creative, exciting, learning environment for children.
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
Plan and develop collaboratively, developmentally appropriate curriculum using agency guidelines
Prepare screenings, assessments and individual conferences with parents/guardians.
Report to the Center Director any special needs or problems of individual children and any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Complete Professional Development courses as required by EEC.
Attend and participate in staff meetings once a month.