Lead Preschool Teacher: EEC-Certified & Team Leader

The Guild of St. Agnes; Mill Street (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

The Guild of St. Agnes is seeking an EEC certified Lead Preschool Teacher at our Mill St location in Worcester, MA. You will lead, coordinate, and make decisions to develop and maintain a quality early childhood program as part of the management team.

You will provide leadership to ensure programs are delivered through teaching staff, building a collaborative team environment with participatory decision-making. Minimum qualifications include EEC Lead Teacher status and 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher qualified through EEC with an Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of children's physical, emotional, and developmental patterns and learning theories.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt and show flexibility as needed.
• Drug and alcohol screening required by Guild of St. Agnes policy.
• Criminal background check (BRC) with acceptable results prior to start date.
• Physical and two MMR tests with acceptable results prior to start date.
• First Aid/CPR Training within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Possess working knowledge of and adhere to EEC regulations.
• Manage and supervise teaching staff in daily classroom operations.
• Maintain child/teacher ratios per EEC regulations.
• Write and deliver annual staff performance reviews.
• Conduct bi-monthly staff observations.
• Maintain a creative, exciting learning environment for children.
• Supervise and ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Plan and develop collaboratively a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Prepare screenings, assessments, and conferences with parents/guardians.
• Report special needs or abuse cases to Center Director.

Skills

Lead teacher leadership

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

EEC regulation knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Guild of St. Agnes is seeking an EEC certified Lead Preschool Teacher at our Mill St location in Worcester, MA. You will lead, coordinate, and make decisions to develop and maintain a quality early childhood program as part of the management team.

You will provide leadership to ensure programs are delivered through teaching staff, building a collaborative team environment with participatory decision-making. Minimum qualifications include EEC Lead Teacher status and 3+ years of experience.