Early Childhood Teacher - Nurture Growth & Learning

CCAB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) savings plan

Generous time off

Job summary

CCAB is seeking a dedicated Teacher Childcare in South Boston, MA to implement a safe, developmentally appropriate program for children. The role includes planning, assessment, and active involvement in curriculum development.

The position requires EEC teacher certification or equivalent education/experience, with multiple educational pathways listed. Benefits include a competitive package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• EEC teacher certification requirements and combinations of education/experience.
• BA in early childhood and 6 months’ work experience required (or BA in related field with 2 courses).
• AA in early childhood with 1 year experience; CDA with 2 years’ experience; high school diploma with 3 courses in early childhood and 3 years’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional boundaries at all times. Model the CCAB mission statement.
• Contribute to children’s learning, growth, and overall development.
• Understand and maintain a positive mindset towards child’s learning and social-emotional development.
• Responsive to the needs of infants and toddlers and invests in the well-being, health and safety of young children.
• Actively supervise children to ensure safety both indoors and out correcting hazards where possible and alerting supervisor to any other concerns.
• Document and communicate to the Director of Child Care Services observed situations and behaviors of concern.
• Conduct on-going observation and assessment of children’s progress using technology provided. Maintain children’s portfolio for teacher/parent conferences.
• Follow health, safety, and housekeeping procedures while maintaining a comforting and inviting classroom environment.
• Provide child guidance and behavior management according to the center’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in age appropriate curriculum planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation.
• Participate in preparation of curriculum materials.
• Document daily attendance, food program participation. Prepare accident and injury reports in accordance with EEC and DESE regulations , report timely to the Director.
• Build respectful and professional relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Assure programming meets the needs of the individual child and is responsive to the cultural and socio-economical background of children and families.
• Follow through with all directives and assigned tasks and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism.
• Meet EEC requirements for professional development hours completed each year, enter them in the PQ Registry under the appropriate Core Competency.
• Plan for own professional development (IPDP), staying current in the field by attendance at workshops and conferences, reading relevant literature, and/or taking courses leading to a certificate or a degree.
• Demonstrate willingness to work with colleagues as a team player and contributing member.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including confidentiality to children, families, colleagues, the community and Catholic Charities.
• Ability to accomplish the job including evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood, and the ability to carry, assist and aide children in the age group assigned.
• Work is performed in a classroom and outdoor environment with children. Will require kneeling, standing, walking and sitting inside and outside of the building for outside play, walks and other activities.
• Attendance at internal and external meetings and trainings which may include early and later hours than scheduled to ensure classroom coverage.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

BA in early childhood and 6 months’ work experience

BA in related field and 2 early childhood courses

AA in early childhood and 1 year experience

CDA in early childhood and 2 years’ experience

high school diploma and 3 courses in early childhood with 3 years’ work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

CCAB is seeking a dedicated Teacher Childcare in South Boston, MA to implement a safe, developmentally appropriate program for children. The role includes planning, assessment, and active involvement in curriculum development.

The position requires EEC teacher certification or equivalent education/experience, with multiple educational pathways listed. Benefits include a competitive package and equal opportunity employment.