Atelierista (Early Childhood Art Educator)

Campus Child Care, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care provider in Boston is seeking an Atelierista to enhance art education within the curriculum. This role focuses on collaborating with teachers, maintaining studio spaces, and providing an inspiring learning environment for children. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with young children, a relevant degree, and a passion for art education.

Benefits

Leading pay and benefits in the field

Signing bonus of $1,000

Tuition assistance for continuing education

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have significant experience with young children.
• Evidence of Reggio-inspired teaching practice is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and EEC certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in small groups and maintain studio spaces.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate art into the curriculum.
• Support professional development and document children's learning.

Skills

Experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

Reggio-inspired teaching practice

Facility with art media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Massachusetts EEC certification

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Atelierista (Early Childhood Art Educator)

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Vision: The Atelierista works directly with children in small groups in the studios or other center spaces, collaborates with teachers to integrate art experiences into classroom curriculum, and with the administrative team to plan and implement meaningful Staff Development opportunities.

Preparation and Use of Studio Spaces:

• Arrange, organize, and maintain the Art and Movement Studio spaces
• Inventory, order, and organize art supplies for the center
• Create provocations in the movement/STEM studio for children's exploration
• Plan and facilitate visits to the Art Studio for children and teachers to develop competency with various art media and the ways they can be used to extend children’s learning.

Supporting Teachers:

• Collaborate with teachers to identify threads leading to long-term investigations with small groups of children.
• Meet with individual teachers or teaching teamsto develop small group studio experiences that connect to the classroom curriculum.
• Visit classrooms to observe, facilitate activities, offer curriculum support, and work with teachers to evolve their classroom environments.
• Collaborate with the administrative team to plan professional development and determine the best means for supporting teams in their work.

Supporting the Community

• Document the learning of individual children and groups of children in the Studio for teachers, children, and families
• Invite families into the Art Studio through regular Open Studio sessions throughout the year
• Float teacher responsibilities: On occasion, the Atelierista will be asked to cover for absences of classroom teachers or support children needing extra assistance.

Commitments:

• Put relationships at the center of your work by focusing classroom time on getting to know children as individuals and in the social context of the classroom, and building partnerships with families in order to provide an inspiring learning context for the children.
• Develop an anti-bias mindset, embracing the diversity of our community, and committing to seeing your role as an educator as an opportunity to build a classroom culture of acceptance, equity, and education.
• Manage time to achieve necessary tasks (organization of spaces and materials, communication with classroom teams and families)
• Take care of yourself by setting clear boundaries, organizing your time and space, using the resources available, and relying on your colleagues.

Model for supervision:

• The Atelierista role is a collaborative one, independent but accountable to teachers and administrators.The studio teacher must maintain communication with classrooms and administrators by participating in team meetings and working with individual teachers and children through multiple channels. The role will be supported by the administrative team in purchasing materials, developing the art program, and for any other purposes.

Physical requirements for the position:

• Routinely play on the floor, at small tables, outside, and in, on, and around various play equipment with the children in your care.
• Lift a young child (up to 50 pounds) to a changing table or other adult-level surface to change diapers or clothing, or to provide comfort or first aid when necessary.

Minimum Requirements for position :preferred candidates will have:

• Significant experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• Evidence of Reggio-inspired teaching practice
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Massachusetts EEC certified (or equivalent) for all age groups
• Facility and comfort with a wide variety of art media
• Past experience with adult learners helpful

Campus Child Care Offers:

• Leading pay and benefits in our field
• Teacher-certified candidates start at $26.5/hr
• Compensation increased based on education, experience, and credentials
• Median teacher working 40 hours per week earns $68,000
• Signing bonus $1,000
• Potential annual bonuses up to $2,800
• Tuition assistance for continuing education up to $6,000 annually with a $20,000 lifetime cap

Learn more about what Campus Child Care offers here: https://www.staffportal-ccc.org/cccjobs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Education and Training

• Industries

  Child Day Care Services

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