Inclusive Preschool Teacher — Nurturing, Community-Focused

South Shore Stars, Inc.; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgr

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

South Shore Stars in Quincy, MA is seeking a Preschool Teacher to join a dedicated teaching team. You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for a small group under the Lead Teacher's supervision, maintaining a nurturing classroom and completing parent reports.

The role requires an AA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, at least one year of experience with young children, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education or AA/BA out of field with 18 ECE credits.
• One year experience teaching young children.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all program responsibilities.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and demonstrated commitment to DAP.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child assessment and ability to use data to develop/implement individual plans.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Commitment to agency's mission of supporting low-income families and at-risk children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and teaching strategies.
• Develop weekly plans for assigned small group.
• Complete all required parent reports for children in assigned small group.
• Help to organize and maintain classroom order, equipment, and materials.
• Participate in child assessment and utilize information to develop individual plans for children in assigned small group.
• Help complete goals of annual classroom Action Plan.
• Actively participate in Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings.
• Support the implementation of licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures and document as required.
• Daily communication with Lead Teacher regarding activities, incidents and concerns.
• Complete annual professional development plan.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• All other duties assigned by Lead Teacher or Center Director.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

South Shore Stars in Quincy, MA is seeking a Preschool Teacher to join a dedicated teaching team. You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for a small group under the Lead Teacher's supervision, maintaining a nurturing classroom and completing parent reports.

The role requires an AA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, at least one year of experience with young children, and strong communication skills.