Toddler/Preschool Teacher

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Mixed-age Toddler/Preschool Teacher to join our Child Development Center and Education team in Lancaster, MA. Who We Seek: The Toddler/Preschool Teacher will work in our Child Development Center, providing an enriched and engaging environment for young children that encourage their imagination, challenges their thinking skills, and enhances their social and language development. The Educator will provide instruction and guidance to students to assist their academic, social, and emotional development. Providing daily care, education, and recreation for children, including the daily operations of the classroom. Who You Are You are an energetic, caring team player who loves nurturing children to help them learn and grow. Specific qualifications include: High School Diploma or GED Required; however, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred (additional preference with course work in regular or special education) EEC Teacher certified for Infants/Toddlers and Preschool, preferred At least one (1) year of experience working in a residential day or educational setting with children. Must be at least 18 years of age Who We Are The RFK Community Alliance Child Development Center is a NAEYC accredited program that provides an enriched and engaging environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that encourages their imagination challenges their thinking skills and enhances their social and language development. We believe that play, which fosters exploration, is essential to learning. We are sensitive to the cultural, social, and economic needs of the families we serve and place significant value on their involvement. Shift 40 hours a week; 8-hour shift, Monday – Friday (will be 8AM – 4PM initially, must be available between the hours of 7:30AM and 5:30PM) How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, And Grow Together At RFK Community Alliance we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion don’t happen by accident; it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele, and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. Why You’ll Love Us We offer amazing benefits, including: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Generous paid time off Holiday Pay Educational Assistance Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Retirement Plan with generous employer match Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Keywords: Childcare. Child Development, Residential Care, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Teaching, Teacher Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Human Services, Personal Care Assistant, Home Health Aide, Relief Staff, RFK #J-18808-Ljbffr