Lead Toddler Teacher

The Guild of St. Agnes•Gardner, MA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Guild of St. Agnes is seeking an EEC-certified Lead Toddler Teacher for its Gardner location. The teacher will shape the classroom environment within agency guidelines and lead, coordinate, and make decisions to develop and maintain a quality early childhood program. As part of the management team, this position provides leadership to ensure programs and services are delivered successfully through teaching staff while fostering teamwork and participatory decision-making. The position runs Monday through Friday, with an eight-hour shift and a 45-minute paid break. The Guild of St. Agnes describes itself as the largest early education and care agency in Central Massachusetts, with a mission to provide families with quality, affordable childcare in a safe and nurturing environment.

Requirements

EEC Lead Teacher qualification.
Associate degree.
At least three years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of children's physical, emotional, and developmental patterns, learning theories, and curriculum development.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to adapt and show flexibility as needed.
Complete drug and alcohol screening as required by Guild of St. Agnes policy.
Complete a criminal background check (BRC) with acceptable results before the start date.
Present evidence of a physical examination and two MMR tests with acceptable results before the start date.
Complete First Aid/CPR training within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to EEC regulations.
Manage and supervise teaching staff in the daily operations of the classroom.
Maintain child-to-teacher ratios in compliance with EEC regulations.
Write and deliver annual staff performance reviews.
Conduct staff observations twice a month.
Maintain a creative and engaging learning environment for children.
Supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being, remaining alert to the needs or problems of children individually and as a group.
Collaboratively plan and develop developmentally appropriate curriculum using agency guidelines.
Prepare screenings, assessments, and individual conferences with parents or guardians.
Report individual children’s special needs or problems, and suspected child abuse or neglect, to the Center Director.
Complete professional development courses as required by EEC.
Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.