Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School, Watertown, MAAre you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential? Do you want to join a team of motivated educators and want to play a critical role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners? Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with children, colleagues and families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fit for you.The Goddard School of Watertown is a premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play based learning. We want to attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.ResponsibilitiesPlanning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculumAdvancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the childrenCommunicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff membersProviding positive guidance by supporting social and emotional developmentEstablishing positive and productive relationships with familiesEnsuring a well-run program by developing lesson plans and building teamworkUnderstanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety proceduresArriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humorRequirementsA 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree)Minimum of 18 ECE creditsEEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified)Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM – 6:00PMStrong written and verbal communication skillsGeneral QualificationsMeet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including-Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aidAbility to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lensesAbility to speak and be understood under normal circumstancesAbility to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergenciesAbility to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involvedAbility to respond immediately to emergency situationsBenefitsThe Goddard School of Watertown offers full time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePTO401KEducation ReimbursementCareer Advancement and CoachingBonusDiscountsThe Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE