Certified Preschool/Pre-K Teacher in Sharon FT with Bonus

JCC Greater Boston; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Certified Preschool/Pre-K Teacher, where you will inspire young minds and foster their growth in a nurturing environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop a high-quality program that promotes the intellectual and emotional development of each child. Collaborate with dedicated colleagues and engage with families to create a supportive community. If you are passionate about early childhood education and committed to best practices, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Group Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Individual JCC Membership

Discounted Child Care

Discounted Camp Tuition

Qualifications

• EEC Teacher certification and A.A. in Early Childhood Education required.
• Minimum of one year relevant supervised work experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.
• Assess developmental stages of children and maintain records.
• Establish positive relationships with families.

Skills

EEC Certification

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Early Childhood Curriculum Implementation

Child Development Knowledge

Education

A.A. in Early Childhood Education

B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

COR Advantage

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Certified Preschool/Pre-K Teacher in Sharon FT with Bonus

Certified Preschool/Pre-K Teacher in Sharon FT with Bonus

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This is a full-time, salaried Preschool/Pre-K Teacher position. Offering a competitive starting salary of $47,940-$53,040 annually and eligibility for a $1000 Bonus! (JCC Bonus Policy applies). The salary offered will ultimately be determined based on meeting the hiring criteria and the candidate's relevant qualifications and experience, and JCC's internal equity.

Primary Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

Aligned with JCC's core values, collegially collaborate regularly with co-teacher(s), colleagues and director to develop a high quality program around a base of observations which support the intellectual, social/emotional, moral and physical development of each child.

• Effectively implement developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum
• Communicate and document children's interactions and experiences aligned with best practice and policy
• Assess the developmental stages of children and maintain records, including writing children's progress reports using COR Advantage; observe and produce play-based assessments and clear effective written evaluations using COR Advantage
• Use best practices incorporating Mass EEC, and the JCC SHEVA frameworks and curriculum guidelines; adhere to all EEC regulations and guidelines
• Maintains an aesthetically pleasing, organized, vibrant classroom environment that promotes health, safety, and positive age appropriate developmental experiences for each child
• Effectively and consistently set limits using positive language and providing emotional safety for each child; maintain excellent classroom management
• Work with and incorporate suggestions from the regular support of our Child Development Specialist
• Document learning as an instructional/curriculum tool through portfolio, observational checklist, play-based assessment, digital photography/iPad, journals, or other methods as determined by your center director
• Review and files of all children in your classroom, noting allergies or special traits pertinent to the maximization of the child's potential

Instruct and foster learning using a wide variety of activities, materials, and experiences that encourage children to explore and develop through play; effectively foster and provide a healthy, safe and secure, positive, nurturing, and fun learning environment

• Utilize the environment as the third teacher in the room
• Help each child develop a positive self-image and respect each child's right to be an individual
• Facilitate each child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth and development; fostering the effective development of the verbalization of feelings and emotions
• Encourage each child's independence leading to a sense of competency
• Assist with and foster the development of each child's own awareness of their needs and their understanding and respect for the rights of others

Establish positive, interactive and effective relationships with families through informal conversations, feedback, and conferences.

• Aid parents and children in the transition and adjustment to school
• Provide excellent communication to effectively inform parents about developmental stages of young children and developmentally appropriate curriculum; provide supportive and informative communication daily with parents and maintain classroom newsletters
• Maintaining on-going communication with parents about the administration of classroom activities and activities.
• Participate in scheduled parent conferences several times a year
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and families and embody the principles of excellent customer service; as an employee of the JCCGB, the teacher is a representative of the mission and philosophy the JCC Early Learning Centers

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide mentorship to assistant teachers.

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
• Attend JCC meetings and actively participate in the department's goals and initiatives
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience: This position requires the EEC Teacher certification in addition to an A.A in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of one year relevant supervised work experience. B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field (i.e. elementary education, social work, psychology) is preferred, but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be EEC certified or eligible/willing to become certified immediately
• Displays a knowledge with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families
• Displays a commitment to best practices relating to fostering the development of a child's self-image as a competent and capable learner.
• A record of excellent classroom management skills, oral and written language skills and excellent/effective communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues
• Displays a commitment to being welcoming and warm toward children and must enjoy working with young children and their families.
• Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while keeping child safety at the forefront at all times
• Must be committed to continuing professional development
• Displays a history of working well independently and with others, with an excellent ability to build/sustain collaborative working relationships; including an ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Physical Requirements: Able to work in person. Requires daily outside playground duties in weather elements. Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs or hill to outside space for a variety of activities. Must be able to climb stairs with children between floors or in an emergency. Ability to continually bend, kneel and reach. Lift and carry young children, up to 20-30 pounds, on a regular basis. Frequently stoop or squat to be at child's eye level. Frequently sits on floor or in very small chairs.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

In addition to a rewarding career building futures and shaping lives within our mission driven and values driven and family centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive cost-sharing Health and Dental Insurance
• JCC Sponsored/Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• JCC Sponsored/Paid Group Life Insurance and LTD Coverage
• Voluntary Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Life/ADD coverage for you and your family
• Generous paid time off

Our Perks! Each employee is eligible for complimentary Individual JCC membership to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton - offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more. Complimentary individual membership includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,

Other membership discounts off of other JCC programs and services including:

• Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
• Discounted JCCGB camp tuition

Benefits and eligibility are subject to review and change by the Organization and plan documents are primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work!

JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues
• How their managers treat them
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
• Pride in working for the JCC
• Program and service quality
• Holding ourselves accountable·

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are committed to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.

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