Teacher Childcare

Teacher Childcare - Sign on Bonus

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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Teacher participates in the planning and implementation of a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate program experience for the children in their care, and assessing children’s progress in all areas of development.

We are currently seeking full-time Teachers for the child care program located at the Yawkey Center in Dorchester.

• Contribute to children’s learning, growth, and overall development.
• Understand and maintain a positive mindset towards children’s learning and social‑emotional development.
• Respond to the needs of infants and toddlers and invest in the well‑being, health and safety of young children.
• Actively supervise children to ensure safety both indoors and out, correcting hazards where possible and alerting the supervisor to other concerns.
• Document and communicate to the Director of Child Care Services observed situations and behaviors of concern.
• Conduct on‑going observation and assessment of children’s progress using technology provided; maintain children’s portfolio for teacher/parent conferences.
• Follow health, safety, and housekeeping procedures while maintaining a comforting and inviting classroom environment.
• Provide child guidance and behavior management according to the center’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in age‑appropriate curriculum planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation.
• Participate in preparation of curriculum materials.
• Document daily attendance and food program participation.
• Prepare accident and injury reports in accordance with EEC and DESE regulations; report timely to the Director.
• Build respectful and professional relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Assure programming meets the individual child’s needs and is responsive to the cultural and socioeconomic background of children and families.
• Follow through with all directives and assigned tasks in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism.
• Meet EEC requirements for professional development hours each year and enter them in the PQ Registry under the appropriate Core Competency.
• Demonstrate willingness to work with colleagues as a team player and contributing member.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including confidentiality to children, families, colleagues, the community and Catholic Charities.
• Perform duties such as evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations; the ability to read, write, hear conversational voices, speak clearly, and carry assistance aids as required.
• Work in a classroom and outdoor environment; requires kneeling, standing, walking and sitting inside and outside of the building for play, walks, and other activities.
• Attend internal and external meetings and trainings, which may include early and late hours as needed for classroom coverage.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• EEC teacher certification with the following education and experience combinations:
  • BA in early childhood and 6 months’ work experience;
  • BA in related field and 2 early childhood courses;
  • AA in early childhood and 1 year experience;
  • CDA in early childhood and 2 years’ experience;
  • High school diploma and 3 courses in early childhood with 3 years’ work experience.
• Motivated, energetic, punctual, and responsible; exhibit a positive attitude and serve as an excellent role model for children and coworkers.
• Ability to teach and interact with parents, employees, and co‑workers.
• Pass background record check (CORI/SORI/DCF) and fingerprinting.
• Positive attitude toward working with children.
• Proficient in Microsoft…