Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher - Weymouth

South Shore Stars; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to join their dedicated team in Weymouth. This full-time role involves creating a nurturing classroom environment, developing age-appropriate curricula, and leading a team of educators to foster children's growth. You'll play a crucial role in supporting families and enhancing the educational experience for young children. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values your contributions and offers a supportive workplace. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discount for childcare

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent with 36 ECE credits required.
• DEEC Lead Teacher Toddler Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classroom environment and curriculum for optimal child development.
• Maintain compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Communicate with families regarding child development.

Skills

Classroom Management

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexible Schedule

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

DEEC Lead Teacher Toddler Certification

Job description

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South Shore Stars is a not-for-profit organization providing the highest quality early education and youth development programs for the communities south of Boston.

By investing in school readiness and academic achievement, promoting healthy development and strengthening families, Stars gives children the opportunity to reach their full potential. Stars is an NAEYC accredited preschool interested in diversifying its workforce and promoting the highest level of early childhood programming to the children and families we serve.

General Description

The Lead Toddler Teacher oversees the education of each of their children in the classroom, developing an environment and curriculum that supports optimal development. The Lead Toddler Teacher works with the Center Director to plan and implement all center programs and to supervise and support their classroom staff. They may assume responsibility for the center in the absence of the Center Director.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Develops a classroom environment that supports the social/emotional development of all children.
• Organizes and maintains a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment in compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Oversees ongoing child assessment, using tools provided by the agency; supports other classroom staff in the use of the tools.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum based on child assessment data.
• Develop/implement individual plans for children based on child assessment data. Develops and implements successful teaching strategies.
• Develops an annual Classroom Action Plan utilizing program evaluation and child assessment data. Provides leadership in completing Action Plan goals.
• Identifies child developmental concerns, consults with Center Director and Center Social Worker develops/implements individual accommodation plans.
• Maintains all required documentation of classroom activities and children’s progress in compliance with licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Develops/completes annual professional development plan.
• All other assigned duties.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Serves as the team leader and a role model for classroom staff.
• Plans and facilitates regular teaching team curriculum meetings.
• Provides on-going supervision of classroom staff.
• Completes with Center Director performance evaluations of teachers and teacher assistants including a professional development plan, supporting staff in reaching their goals.
• Assists Center Director orienting and supervising all volunteers and student interns.
  
  

Family Communication/Enrollment Responsibilities

• Communicates with families through daily contact/notes, bi-weekly reports and newsletters, maintaining documentation of all communication.
• Meets with parents/guardians at least every three months, regarding their child’s development.
• Provides parents/guardians with initial three week adjustment report and developmental reports every three months.
• Encourages parents’/guardian’s involvement in planning for their child and classroom activities.
• Develops/implements activities that link home with classroom activities.
• And any other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood Education or a BA out of field with 36 ECE credits - Required
• DEEC Lead Teacher Toddler Certified – Required
• Two years of experience teaching young children – Preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to developmentally appropriate practice.
• Commitment to agency’s mission of supporting low-income families and at-risk children.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise classroom team members.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to work closing shifts until 6:00 PM several times per week.
• All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.
• This is a full year, full-time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. 8 ½ hour work day, with one ½ hour unpaid break. Shift could change based on program needs.
  
  

This is a physically active position.

Reports to: Center Director

Benefits

• Medical insurance, Harvard Pilgrim, eligible on Day 1
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount for childcare
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, including a paid winter break and a paid summer break
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Account
• HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)
  
  

This is an in-person position, and is located in Quincy, MA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.



Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

• Enable parents to work
• Help each child reach their full development potential
• Facilitate positive youth development
• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure
  
  

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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