Early Childhood Teacher Assistant - Quincy, Weymouth & Randolph

South Shore Stars; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to support preschool classrooms in Weymouth, Randolph, and Quincy. The role requires flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and a nurturing personality to foster children's development. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

50% off daycare for full-time employees

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with young children.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and classroom activities.
• Monitor children’s activities individually and in groups.
• Prepare breakfast and snacks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of children's developmental needs

Education

Early childhood education coursework

Job description

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General Description
As a member of the South Shore Stars teaching team, the Teacher Assistant helps ensure that each child’s developmental needs are met.

The Teacher Assistant will substitute for Preschool Center Staff and provide classroom support and assistance as needed. This position will be a Floating Teacher's Assistant, traveling between Weymouth, Randolph, and Quincy Preschools, so reliable transportation is required. This full-time role primarily covers vacations, time off, and leaves of absence in our preschool and early childhood centers.

Responsibilities

• Work a flexible schedule to meet staffing requirements.
• Implement curriculum and classroom activities.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining classroom environment, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor children’s activities individually and in groups.
• Confer with staff regarding educational and social progress.
• Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training, and supervision.
• Help organize and attend parent meetings and other center events.
• Refer concerns expressed by parents to the appropriate teacher and share observations regarding parent-child interactions.
• Prepare breakfast and snacks.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Understanding of children’s developmental needs.
• At least one year of experience working with young children.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and fill in wherever needed.
• Early childhood education coursework is desirable.
• Warm, nurturing personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Reports to: Center Director

Benefits

• Health insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, starting Day 1.
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance paid by Stars
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development support
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• 50% off daycare for full-time employees with a child attending five days a week

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Mission

South Shore Stars provides early education and youth development programs to support children from diverse backgrounds, collaborating with families, schools, and service providers. Our core goals are to enable parents to work, help children reach their full potential, facilitate positive youth development, and improve academic achievement for at-risk students.

We aim to foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, continually working to understand and support all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, veteran status, education, or religious beliefs.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations