Preschool Teacher -Weymouth

South Shore Stars•East Weymouth, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

South Shore Stars is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality early education and youth development programs. Founded in 1970, we serve over 1,200 children and youth from newborn to 18 years old through various programs including a family child care system, preschool centers, school age centers, middle school programs, a high school program, and summer camp. Our mission is to foster school readiness, academic achievement, healthy development, and family strengthening, enabling children to reach their full potential. As an NAEYC accredited preschool, we are committed to diversifying our workforce and delivering exceptional early childhood programming. Our mission is to provide comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers. Our work is founded on four core goals: enabling parents to work, helping each child reach their full development potential, facilitating positive youth development, and improving academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure.

Requirements

AA in Early Childhood Education or AA/BA out of field with 18 ECE credits.
One year experience teaching young children.
Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all program responsibilities.
Demonstrated classroom management skills.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and demonstrated commitment to DAP.
Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks.
Demonstrated knowledge of child assessment and ability to use data to develop/implement individual plans.
Warm and nurturing personality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Commitment to agency's mission of supporting low-income families and at-risk children.
DEEC Teacher Preschool Certified (Required)
Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
Ability to work in a non-sedentary environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and teaching strategies.
Develop weekly plans for assigned small group.
Complete all required parent reports for children in assigned small group.
Help to organize and maintain classroom order, equipment, and materials.
Participate in child assessment and utilize information to develop individual plans for children in assigned small group.
Help complete goals of annual classroom Action Plan.
Actively participate in Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings.
Support the implementation of licensing and accreditation requirements.
Follow all agency policies and procedures and document as required.
Maintain open and supportive communication with families.
Hold the required number of family conferences for children in assigned small group.
Participate in family events at the Center.
Support all family involvement activities.
Complete annual professional development plan.
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
All other duties assigned by Lead Teacher or Center Director.