Preschool Teacher, Childcare

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL•Framingham, MA

12h•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

SMOC is seeking a positive, caring, and creative team member to provide a variety of learning experiences that tap into children's curiosity and engage the whole child. This role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that allow children to explore, learn, and grow in a meaningful way. The Preschool Teacher supports children's readiness through social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language activities, and establishes and maintains a balanced, safe, and healthy learning environment. This position also encourages family involvement and strengthens relationships between children, families, and the community.

Requirements

EEC qualified for Teacher position.
Use good judgment.
Must be comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and able to effectively communicate with children, families, and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills a plus.
Computer skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable on SMOC philosophy and all regulations and performance standards (EEC, NAEYC, Head Start and QRIS) applicable to the assigned classroom/program.
Follow all policies and procedures in the Employee handbook.
Be aware of all transportation policies and children taking transportation to/from the site.
Support the classroom team in planning, preparing, and implementing a successful learning environment that supports and challenges each child's development.
Maintain all required information and data on TSG or other assessment tools.
Participate in opportunities for staff growth and development.
Communicate regularly with the lead teacher and/or supervisor and share all pertinent information as quickly as possible.
Observe and record children's behavior for the purpose of assessing skills and planning appropriately to meet individual and group needs. Recognize areas of concern, assist in appropriate intervention or needed referrals, and participate in conferences.
Assess classroom needs for equipment, materials, and supplies and report to the lead teacher and/or supervisor.
Maintain the space, equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
Assist in providing accurate and timely reports, record keeping, and other documentation required for the assigned classroom.
Maintain accurate attendance at all times and know the number of children they are responsible for at all times.
Conduct fire drills monthly as well as checking CO2 detectors.
Maintain strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, trainings, committee meetings, and parent functions.
Contribute to a positive, supportive relationship by maintaining contact with families by phone calls, conferences, home visits (for HS), arrivals & departures, and family volunteer opportunities.
Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick time for full-time employees.
12 paid holidays during the first year of employment for full-time employees.
Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program.
Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage.
EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
Additional voluntary benefits including: Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Dependent Care Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition Reimbursement.