Educator, Child Development​/Support

POSITION SUMMARY

The Educator is responsible for the direct care and teaching of children enrolled in the after-school program. While primary school is in session work hours are 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. During school vacation in February, April, December, and throughout the summer from late June through August the position is fulltime/40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Recognize and protect children from any hazards that are a threat to their physical safety and their emotional well-being;
• Directly nurture and encourage and engage with children by providing them with a variety of learning and social experiences appropriate to their age;
• Participate actively with other staff in the planning process, and the development and implementation of written lesson plans;
• Be aware of all state requirements and emergency procedures and notify the Director if you notice a violation or have concerns;
• Be responsible for the overall condition of your classroom, eating areas, and other program space that you use on a regular basis (i.e. safe, clean, neat);
• Maintain accurate records and statistical information that may be required by your Supervisor and submit written reports as assigned;
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and increase your childcare skills and competence by taking advantage of ongoing training opportunities.
• Please refer to the staff handbook for further details of your job requirements.
• First Aid/CPR Certification (or within 3 months of employment)
• Bilingual/Bicultural;
  English required/(Spanish) preferred.
• Must meet the requirements established by the MA. Dept. of Early Education & Care (EEC)