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About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance, paid for by Stars
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance