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Teacher, Childcare

South Middlesex Opportunity Council

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: Positive and creative team member who provides a nurturing classroom. Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that engage the whole child. Supports the readiness of children through social/emotional, cognitive, physical and language activities. Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment. Encourages the involvement of families and strengthening the relationships between children, families and community.

Why Work for SMOC?

  • Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
  • 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
  • Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Be knowledgeable about SMOC’s philosophy and EEC regulations.
  • Supports classroom team in planning, preparing and implementing a successful age appropriate learning environment that supports and challenges each child's development.
  • Participates in opportunities for staff growth and development.
  • Communicates regularly with lead teacher and/or supervisor and shares all pertinent information as quickly as possible.
  • Observes and records children's behavior for the purpose of assessing skills and planning appropriately to meet individual and group needs. Recognizes areas of concern, assists in appropriate intervention or needed referrals and participates in conferences.
  • The safety and well-being of the children is the number one priority.
  • Assesses classroom needs for equipment, materials and supplies and reports to lead teacher and/or supervisor.
  • Maintains the space, equipment, materials and supplies in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
  • Assists in providing accurate and timely reports, record keeping and other documentation required for assigned classroom.
  • Actively supervises children at all times
  • All SMOC childcare employees are mandated reporters.
  • Maintains strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, trainings, committee meetings and parent functions.
  • Contributes to a positive, supportive relationship by maintaining contact with families by phone calls, conferences, home visits, arrivals & departures, and family volunteer opportunities.
  • Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
  • Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • EEC Certified for Teacher position.
  • Experience working with toddler age children a plus.
  • Must be comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and able to effectively communicate with children, families and co-workers.
  • Bi-lingual skills a plus.
  • Must be or become certified in CPR & First Aid within the time frame required by EEC licensing.

Organizational Relationship:  Directly reports to Lead Teacher and Center Manager. Direct reports are None. Indirect reports are Assistant Teachers.

Physical Requirement:  

  • Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the position including the lifting of a child up to 35 pounds, and ability to move quickly in the event of an emergency. 
  • Proof of physical exam within the last year determining good health and meeting all EEC requirements. Must submit proof of physical exam every 2 years thereafter.

Working Conditions: As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Teacher will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

Monday through Friday: Variable, 7:00AM - 6:00PM.
20 Hours per week.

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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