Infant / Toddler Teacher

Southern Arkansas University; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Treehouse - A First Step Learning Center in East Longmeadow seeks an energetic and creative full-time teacher to float between toddler and infant rooms. Ideal candidates will have EEC teacher certification or eligibility, with at least 1 year of experience with young children. Responsibilities include preparing classroom activities and ensuring a safe environment. We are looking for someone who can balance structured fun with children's emotional development. A passion for early childhood development is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be EEC teacher certified or eligible for EEC certification for Infants & Toddlers.
• Experience preparing and delivering classroom activities.
• Calm, patient, and loving personality.

Responsibilities

• Float between toddler rooms and infant room.
• Ensure classroom is safe, welcoming, and engaging.
• Implement curriculum, activities, and routines.

Skills

Classroom management

EEC certification

Developmentally appropriate practices

Communication with parents

Creative lesson planning

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

EEC teacher certification or eligibility

Minimum of 1 year experience with children ages 3 mos-2.9

Job description

Treehouse - A First Step Learning Center in East Longmeadow has an immediate need for a full-time (33+ hours/week) teacher to float between our 3 toddler rooms and one infant room. Must be EEC teacher certified or be eligible for EEC teacher certification for Infants & Toddlers. Ideal candidates will have dual certification in Infant/Toddler and Preschool.

Must be daily 7:15-4:15; 7:30-4:30, or 7:45-4:45 Monday through Friday. Minimum of 33 hours a week with ability to open(7:15am) or close (4:45pm) at least 3 days/week.

Will consider part time candidates if hours of availability match program need.

We follow a modified school year calendar - we are closed for school vacation weeks February, April, and December each year as well as 2 weeks in the summer.

Seeking a Teacher with experience preparing and delivering classroom activities, communicating with staff and parents, ensuring that the classroom space is a safe, welcoming, and engaging place for young children to learn and grow. To be a successful teacher you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. We are looking for someone who loves teaching and is able to offer a balance of structured activities along with having fun both indoors and out - we especially embrace the Outdoor Classroom! The teacher must be attentive to prioritizing children's social / emotional needs and development. Top candidates will have evidence of a passion for early childhood development and a commitment for meeting children where they are at.

Maximum classroom size 9 with a minimum of 2 educators.

Minimum qualifications for this position:

• minimum of 1 years of classroom or similar setting experience or education with children age 3 mos-2.9.
• Priority given to those with EEC certification; or we can help candidates who are eligible for certification through the Department of Early Education and Care Massachusetts.
• calm, patient, and loving personality - must have the ability to remain calm with children even in their most challenging moments.
• ability to work under supervision of Director/Assistant Director
• ability to implement curriculum, activities, and routines including circle time, structured lessons/activities, snack and meal times, light cleaning, diaper changes and potty training
• able to commit to employment for a minimum of a year or longer to provide stable environment for children enrolled in care
• EEC Essentials Training Certificate or a candidate must be willing to complete this free short online training as required by The Department of Early Education and Care
• current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
• physically able to lift 50 pounds
• a Massachusetts background check including fingerprinting is required prior to beginning employment, as well as medical clearance from a physician