Childrens Center Teacher

Fessenden-School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fessenden Children’s Center, located in West Newton, MA on the Fessenden School campus, seeks a devoted Teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum across language, self-help, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. You will work with a collaborative team, support families, and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

Responsibilities include leading activities, preparing materials, attending meetings, and delivering regular developmental reports and

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Completed 3 credits in Child Growth and Development.
• At least 9 months of work experience with different age groups.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Plan group and individual activities with the teaching team.
• Assist in the integration of new children.
• Procure equipment, craft materials, snacks, and books as needed.
• Supervise children in classrooms and bathroom/diapering areas.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to run the classroom schedule smoothly.
• Attend meetings and on-site professional development sessions.
• Commit to 20 hours of professional development annually.
• Plan weekly activities and submit a monthly curriculum plan by the deadline.
• Plan outdoor activities and supervise outdoor play.
• Ensure child safety and health, including emergency procedures and reporting health updates.
• Write and maintain developmental reports for each child (every 3 months for infants, every 6 months for toddlers+).
• Establish educational goals with the team and implement related activities.
• Communicate openly with parents and collaborate with staff and director.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

3 credits in Child Growth and Development

Job description

About UsFessenden Children’s Center provides childcare for children from 12 weeks to 5 years old. We are located in West Newton, MA, on the campus of the Fessenden School. We are committed to fostering social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental growth through thoughtful, integrated curriculum within a safe and nurturing environment. Through interpersonal relationships between teachers, children, and their families, we ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.Position SummaryThe Fessenden Children’s Center Teacher must be able to demonstrate competency in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes child growth and development in the following areas: language, self-help and interpersonal problem-solving, cognitive, creative expression, and social/emotional skills. A Teacher must be able to work cooperatively with others in both a team teaching setting and within the Center as a whole, be responsible, innovative, creative, and maintain a professional work environment.The Teacher must also have personal qualities of the type valued in all members of the teaching staff which are as follows: a strong, genuine desire to work with young children and with parents; a warm, energetic, enthusiastic, outgoing personality; a sense of humor; physical stamina; and emotional maturity.An ability to work cooperatively with others in both a team teaching setting and within the Center as a whole; a sense of innovation and creativity; an ability to assume responsibility; an appreciation of the worth of all individuals; an ability to maintain a professional work environment.Planning and Program Responsibilities Plan group and individual activities with other team members. Share in leadership and planning for classroom activities.Teaching ResponsibilitiesAssist in the integration of new children.Participate, in turn, in procuring equipment, resources, craft materials, snack items, and books.Supervise children in their assigned classroom and bathroom/diapering areas.Work with co-teachers to ensure the smooth running of the classroom schedule.Take responsibility for the classroom cleanup, including toys and flat surfacesPrepare materials in advance of the expected time of use.Attend all meetings scheduled by the Director, including, but not limited to, individual group and Center-wide meetings and on-site professional development sessions.Attend family involvement events.Attend 20 hours of professional development training per year.Spend one hour per week with the other teaching team members, planning and scheduling weekly activities and preparing a monthly curriculum plan to be submitted to the Director by the last Monday of each month.Plan outdoor activities and supervise outdoor play.Ensure the safety and well-being of all the children in care by being aware of the following:Emergency evacuation and fire drill proceduresfirst-aid responsibilitiesLocation of emergency and permission formsReport on all medical needs, health problems, changes in schedule, phone number changes, etc. to the Director.Shall follow all teaching and supervision procedures as outlined by the Director.Write and maintain developmental reports for each child. Reports are to be done every three months for infants and every six months for toddlers and up.Establish, together with other team members, educational goals for each child; plan and carry out curricular activities designed to meet such goals.Be supportive of and communicate openly with parents, fellow colleagues, and the Director.Be prepared and willing to help colleagues in other groups if there is a need.Greet parents and tell them about their child's day. Inform them about any illnesses or concerns related to their child.Communicate to parents upcoming events, supplies needed for the Center such as diapers, wipes, party items, change of clothes, etc.To develop warm, friendly, and trusting relationships with parents and extended family members, encouraging them to feel welcome and comfortable within the Center.Staff ResponsibilitiesAssist the Director with training exercises when needed.QualificationsMust be 21 years of age.Successfully completed 3 credits in Child Growth and Development.Have at least 9 months of work experience working with different age groups.Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.CompensationPay range is $25 - $27 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentLift up to 40 lbs.Sit for long periods on the floor.Stand for long periods.Push and maneuver a stroller with four children.Comfortable with cleaning and disposing of bodily waste and fluids.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.