Lead Teacher, Child Care Ctr

Overview

Lead Teacher, Child Care Ctr role at Boston Children's Hospital. Supervises day-to-day classroom operations and communication with parents. Works with the teaching team to plan and implement age-appropriate activities, and to provide a caring environment where children are safe and secure. Cares for the health, welfare, and safety of children under 5 years of age in a group setting.

• Per DEEC regulations, oversees the welfare, health and safety of the children in the group.
• Ensure that all adults carry out Center policies regarding the safety and well-being of children. Prepare healthy snacks, feed and diaper children. Collaborate with teaching team to plan age-appropriate daily activities, classroom routines and classroom design.
• Conduct daily activities. Prepare and select appropriate materials and help to foster and facilitate play between children. Develop trusting relationships with children.
• Report to team unusual or extreme behavior which may indicate emotional, developmental or physical problems. Help plan and implement interventions for children with extra needs.
• Develop partnerships with parents and educate families on child development issues.
• Conduct bi-annual conferences with parents and arrange additional parent conferences as needed. Maintain confidentiality in matters pertaining to the status, development and finances of individual children and families.
• Communicate daily with parents about children's activities and follow all center policies/procedures.
• Make frequent informal observations of children’s progress and share them with the teaching team.
• Prepare written progress reports on each child every six months (Infants’ groups every 3 months).
• Request supplies to ensure proper functioning of the classroom.
• In the absence of the Lead Teacher, be responsible for all agency compliance as it relates to the classroom.
• As required by DEEC, complete all developmental assessments and developmental books on assigned children.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Early Childhood Education or closely related field preferred

• Three to five years of professional teaching experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

• Department of Early Education and Care Certification required.
• First Aid/CPR Certified.

• Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000.00
• Sign on Bonus of $2,500.00

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.