LEAD TEACHER, HR Children's Center

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Center seeks a Lead Teacher dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating early learning environment. The role focuses on child-centered, play-based experiences and meeting each child at their developmental level.

The ideal candidate will have MA EEC Lead Teacher certification, a related degree, and at least two years in early childhood settings. Strong communication with families and teamwork with co-teachers are essential.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher certified by MA EEC.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in child development / ECE.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively and communicate well.
• CPR and first aid training recommended.
• Organized; able to multitask.
• Willingness to increase knowledge in the field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of all children in the classroom.
• Support the mission and philosophy of the Center.
• Provide a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Maintain family relationships and collaborate with the co-teaching team.
• Participate in continuous professional development.
• Abide by all EEC licensing standards and center policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Organization

Multitasking

Independence

Confidentiality

Professional development

CPR/First aid

Education

Bachelors or Associate in child development / early childhood education

EEC certification (Lead Teacher)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Kaymbu

COR Advantage

Job description

Center Philosophy The Children's Centers philosophy is based on blending a variety of early childhood educational philosophies and approaches, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Constructivist. Children at the Center are viewed as active participants in their own learning, making choices and seeking out experiences that further their development. Educators at the Center strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports children as they learn and grow at their own pace through play-based and child-centered experiences. Educators at the Center believe in viewing each child as an individual, and they understand the importance of getting to know each child and meeting them where they are developmentally. Summary Description The Lead Teacher role has the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children in their classroom. In addition, the Lead Teachers role is to support the mission and philosophy of the Center, provide a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social and physical needs of young children, develop and maintain family relationships, collaborate with co-teaching team, and take part in continuous professional development. The Lead Teacher must abide by all EEC licensing standards, and all policies and procedures set forth in the employee handbook.

Required Skills

• Lead Teacher Certified by MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
• Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Kaymbu, COR Advantage).
• Willingness to increase knowledge in the field.
• Certificate of CPR and first aid training (recommended).
• Organized, ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attentive to confidentiality of records and other information.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.