Children's Center Teacher

Children's Center Teacher – The Fessenden School

Location:

West Newton, MA, on the campus of The Fessenden School.

Fessenden Children’s Center provides childcare for children from 12 weeks to 5 years old. We are committed to fostering social‑emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental growth through a thoughtful, integrated curriculum within a safe and nurturing environment. Through interpersonal relationships between teachers, children, and their families, we ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.

Fessenden Children’s Center is looking for a Teacher to join our team on a full‑time basis, 40 hours a week for the full year. Work shift will be scheduled between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm. Teachers plan and implement daily activities that assist children with mastery of age‑appropriate developmental milestones. A teacher must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach effectively include knowledge of best practices and developmental milestones, as well as the ability to engage children and earn their love and trust.

• Planning and Program:
  • Plan group and individual activities with other team members.
  • Share in leadership and planning for classroom activities.
• Teaching:
  • Assist in the integration of new children.
  • Participate in procuring equipment, resources, craft materials, snack items, and books.
  • Supervise children in their assigned classroom and bathroom/diapering areas.
  • Work with co‑teachers to ensure the smooth running of the classroom schedule.
  • Take responsibility for the classroom cleanup, including toys and flat surfaces.
  • Prepare materials in advance of the expected time of use.
  • Attend all meetings scheduled by the Director, including individual, group, and Center‑wide meetings and on‑site professional development sessions.
  • Attend family involvement events.
  • Attend 20 hours of professional development training per year.
  • Spend one hour per week with the other teaching team members, planning and scheduling weekly activities, and preparing a monthly curriculum plan to be submitted to the Director by the last Monday of each month.
  • Plan outdoor activities and supervise outdoor play.
  • Ensure the safety and well‑being of all children in care by being aware of emergency evacuation and fire drill procedures, first‑aid responsibilities, location of emergency and permission forms.
  • Report on all medical needs, health problems, changes in schedule, phone number changes, etc., to the Director.
  • Follow all teaching and supervision procedures as outlined by the Director.
  • Write and maintain developmental reports for each child: every three months for infants and every six months for toddlers and up.
  • Establish, together with other team members, educational goals for each child; plan and carry out curricular activities designed to meet such goals.
  • Support and communicate openly with parents, fellow colleagues, and the Director.
  • Assist colleagues in other groups if needed.
  • Greet parents and inform them about their child's day, illnesses, or concerns.
  • Communicate upcoming events and supplies needed for the Center to parents.
  • Develop warm, friendly, and trusting relationships with parents and extended family members, encouraging them to feel welcome and comfortable within the Center.
• Staff Support:
  • Assist the Director with training exercises when needed.

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Successfully completed 3 credits in Child Growth and Development.
• Have at least 9 months of work experience working with different age groups.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.

The wage range for this role is $24.00 – $26.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Sit for long periods on the floor.
• Stand for long periods.
• Push and maneuver a stroller with four children.
• Clean and dispose of bodily waste and fluids.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references on Fessenden's Career Page.

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