Floater Preschool Teacher

At a Glance:

• Bonus
  
  Incentives:
  
  $1000 New Hire Bonus and $1000 Retention Bonus*
• Nine-hour shift (programming hours: 7:00am-5:30pm)
• Designated one-hour break.
• Training for professional development is compensated to employees.

A teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote the growth and development of young children. They create a positive and stimulating classroom environment that encourages active learning, exploration, and creativity.

• Be the guardian of our little ones' well-being, ensuring their health and safety while they explore the wonders of our classroom environment.
• Foster a love for learning through creative and interactive teaching methods.
• Lead with compassion, guiding and training assistants, volunteers, and interns to create a nurturing classroom learning environment.
• Work in collaboration with others to craft age-appropriate daily activities, establish engaging routines, and design a captivating classroom space and a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom environment.
• Manage classroom materials and resources effectively.
• Embrace the joy of learning and play, conducting daily activities, hand-pick stimulating materials, and encourage meaningful interactions between our curious learners.
• Cater to every child's emotional, intellectual, and nutritional needs.
• Promote positive behavior and social skills among children.
• Handle disciplinary issues with patience, consistency, and age-appropriate strategies.
• Regularly assess and track each child's development and progress.
• Maintain records of individual student achievements and areas for improvement.
• Communicate progress to parents and guardians, verbally and through reports and conferences.
• Provide or support with referring children for additional services as needed.
• Work with special education professionals if needed to support children with special needs.
• Build trustful connections with each child, using a keen eye to recognize any signs of emotional, developmental, or physical concerns, which you'll report to the team and support with targeted interventions;
• Nurture strong partnerships with parents, offering insights on child development matters, and holding yearly conferences to discuss the progress, development, and finances of each individual child and their family;
• Keep the lines of communication open with parents, sharing daily updates on children's activities, and enforcing Center policies with care and understanding when needed;
• Observe children's progress regularly, share observations with the Curriculum team. Craft comprehensive progress reports every six months (three months for our infant classrooms).
• Foster a positive learning and work environment, working both independently and collaboratively to ensure a fulfilling experience for everyone involved;
• Attend staff meetings, parent functions and advisory meetings, and compensated in-service trainings;
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Uphold a passionate belief in The Community Group's mission, values, and educational model
• Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Teacher Certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Completed CORI, SORI and fingerprint scan in accordance with regulations set forth by the Department of Early Education and Care.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem-solving
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the implementation of developmentally appropriate strategies

A teacher's role is essential in laying the foundation for a child's lifelong learning journey. They contribute significantly to a child's emotional and cognitive development during these formative years.

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