Children

Williams College; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Dependent tuition grants

Job summary

Williams College Children's Center is hiring a full-time, year-round Teacher to join our team and provide high-quality early childhood education at the Main Campus in Williamstown, MA.

The successful candidate will respond to children's interests, collaborate with staff on project-based emergent curriculum, and participate in school-wide inquiry and professional development, while supporting a diverse community of families and children.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience with early childhood education.
• Passion for and knowledge of early education and care principles and developmentally appropriate practices.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with experience in an early care setting is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must meet the teacher certification requirements established by the Department of Early Education and Care, or be able to obtain within 12 months with coursework covered by Williams.

Responsibilities

• Respond to children's interests and strengths and collaborate with other staff to create project-based emergent curriculum.
• Enthusiastically participate in school-wide staff inquiry and development.
• Show a commitment to advancing a career in Early Childhood Education.

Skills

Early childhood education

Team collaboration

Play-based curriculum

Interact with families

Diversity inclusion

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Teacher certification requirements

Job description

Children's Center Teacher

JR10000001561

Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

Williams College Children's Center is looking for experiencedteachers to join our team dedicated to providing quality child careand education. This is a full-time, year-round, regularappointment. The Williams College Children's Center has a warm andinviting program with state-of-the-art facilities developedexpressly for early childhood education.

We are looking for someone who will respond to children's interestsand strengths and use those insights in collaboration with otherstaff to create project-based emergent curriculum. You willenthusiastically participate in school-wide staff inquiry anddevelopment and show a commitment to advancing a career in EarlyChildhood Education.

Who We Are:

• We are energetic, passionate teachers who believe children arecapable and active learners
• We believe relationships between children, teachers, andfamilies are essential to and the foundation of all early childhoodlearning
• We believe the environment, both the classroom and the natural,support, guide, and enhance children's exploration anddiscovery
• We believe we are all learners together

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Is excited to learn about and respond to children's interestsand strengths
• Enjoys being part of a team and working collaboratively and whois ready to enthusiastically participate in school-wide inquiry anddevelopment
• Believes children learn best through play and project-basedemergent curriculum
• Is enthusiastic to interact with children, families, and stafffrom a wide variety of backgrounds
• Is eager to actively join the physical play and action of abusy classroom

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience with early childhood education,or a combination of education and experience is required.
• Passion for and knowledge of early education and careprinciples and developmentally appropriate practices
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field withexperience in an early care setting is preferred but notrequired
• Candidates must meet the teacher certification requirementsestablished by the Department of Early Education and Care, or beable to obtain within 12 months with coursework covered byWilliams

Physical Demands & Essential Functions:

• Move and transport children and/or equipment weighing up to 35pounds across campus for various classroom and event needs.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time,and move quickly from a seated to a standing or moving position torespond to urgent child safety needs.
• Position oneself to interact with children at eye level(including on the floor or low chairs).
• Observe and detect hazards in the environment to ensure childsafety indoors and outdoors.
• Traverse the campus with children for extended periods oftime.

Williams also provides excellent benefits, including healthinsurance from day one, paid time off, tuition reimbursement,generous retirement contributions, dependent tuition grants worthup to $20,000 per year per child and much more.

Williams College celebrates individuals who are eager to engagewith and respect diverse perspectives and worldviews. Individualscommitted to creating a culturally responsive and inclusiveenvironment that welcomes the broad diversity of Williams familiesand our community are encouraged to apply.

Pay rangesfrom $23.00 to $26.00 per hour, commensurate with experience,education, and relevant certification.

ALL employees must have completed an I-9 BEFORE they can beginwork.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification ofbackground information submitted by the applicant, including thecompletion of a criminal record check, and education whenapplicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, andconditions of employment comply with applicable federal or statelaw prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, nationalorigin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or militaryservice.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a liedetector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminalpenalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination,Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusivecommunity where members from all backgrounds can live, learn andthrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that personswith disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Ifreasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the jobapplication or interview process please feel free to contact us viaphone at [phone] or email at [e-mail].