Early Learning Center Floating Teacher

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Fitness center access

Complimentary dining hall meals

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Floating Teacher for the Early Learning Center in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will support children and collaborate with Lead Teachers while ensuring a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining child health, assisting with curriculum preparation, and adhering to safety policies. Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree, EEC Teacher Certification, and have 1-3 years of childcare experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working in a group childcare.
• Must provide documentation of good physical health and current immunizations every two years.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and well-being of the children at the Center.
• Assist Lead Teachers with curriculum and materials preparation.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Child growth and development

Verbal communication skills

Stress management

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

EEC Teacher Certification

Job description

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment).

Reporting to the Director of the Early Learning Center, the Floating Teacher will work with the Lead Teachers to support children and carry out the curriculum within the classroom in accordance with the school’s philosophy to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of The Early Learning Center.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and well-being of the children at the Center, including all aspects of physical and emotional nurturing, while maintaining a safe, stimulating, and comfortable environment in accordance with Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations and the Center’s Parent Handbook.
• Assist Lead Teachers with curriculum, preparation and set up of materials, and delivery of the daily curriculum.
• Consistently respond to the child’s physical caregiving needs, including changing diapers according to EEC’s sanitary procedures.
• Provide parents with written and verbal communication daily regarding their children.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and meet with the Director on a regular basis to review concerns and professional development needs.
• While upholding safe food handling policies and practices, assist with serving snacks and lunch.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing the Center’s supplies and equipment to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures, including evacuation and emergency procedures, in conformance with state and EEC standards and regulations.
• Attend 20 hours of professional development per year, annual CPR re-certification training, and first aid training as needed; register, input, and update PQR training and educational hours on an annual basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a group childcare.
• EEC Teacher Certification required.
• Must provide documentation of good physical health and current immunizations every two years, as required by EEC.
• Possess an understanding of child growth and development.
• Possess general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid.
• Possess strong and effective verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to calmly handle stressful and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate enjoyment of children.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information.
• Willingness to serve as a mandated reporter.

Physical Job Demands

• Ability to frequently move quickly.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry children weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to interact with children on the floor for extended periods of time.
• Frequent close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, manage data and figures, and read.
• Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Working Conditions

The worker is in a classroom and an office environment but is also subject to the hazards of a kitchen where stoves and other appliances are utilized and outside in the elements on a playground with children. The worker is subject to extremes in temperature, both hot and cold, when outdoors. The worker is subject to bodily fluids from children.

Compensation & Benefits

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals.

See benefit plan details here.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.