Lead Toddler Teacher

The Guild of St. Agnes•Webster, MA

13d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Guild of St. Agnes is seeking an EEC-certified Lead Toddler Teacher for its Webster location. The teacher shapes the classroom environment within agency guidelines, leads and coordinates the development and maintenance of a quality early childhood program, and makes related classroom decisions. As part of the management team, the Lead Toddler Teacher provides leadership to ensure programs and services are delivered successfully through teaching staff and fosters a team environment through participatory decision-making. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an eight-hour shift and a 45-minute paid break. The role includes managing classroom operations and staff, maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, collaborating on curriculum, and communicating with families and the Center Director. The Guild of St. Agnes provides an excellent benefits package, including health and disability insurance and a 401(k) with up to a 10% employer contribution.

Requirements

EEC Lead Teacher qualification and an 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 be flexible as needed.
Complete drug and alcohol screening as required by Guild of St. Agnes policy.
Complete a criminal background check with acceptable results before the start date.
Provide 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 comply with 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 monthly.
Maintain a creative and engaging learning environment for children.
Supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being, remaining alert to individual and group needs or problems.
Collaboratively plan and develop developmentally appropriate curriculum using agency guidelines.
Prepare screenings and assessments and conduct 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.