Weymouth

South Shore Stars•Quincy, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the teaching team, the Travel Assistant Teacher helps ensure that each child’s developmental needs are met. The role substitutes for preschool center staff and provides classroom support and assistance as needed, traveling between the Weymouth, Randolph, and Quincy preschool locations. Reliable transportation is required. This full-time position primarily covers vacations, time off, and leaves of absence in preschool and early childhood centers.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to understand the developmental needs of children.
Some experience working with young children.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and fill in wherever needed.
Ability to travel to all early childhood program locations; reliable transportation is required.
Warm and nurturing personality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Be available to work a flexible full-time schedule, sometimes with location changes and on very short notice, to meet center staffing requirements.
Participate in implementing curriculum and classroom activities.
Assist in organizing and maintaining the classroom environment, equipment, and materials.
Monitor children’s activities individually and in groups.
Confer with other center staff regarding children’s educational and social progress.
Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training, and supervision as required.
Help organize and attend center parent meetings and other center events.
Refer concerns expressed by parents to the appropriate teacher and share observations regarding parent-child interactions.
Prepare breakfast and snacks.
Perform other assigned duties.