Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School; Watertown (MA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Education Reimbursement

Career Advancement

Bonus

Employee Discounts

Résumé du poste

The Goddard School of Watertown seeks a dedicated early childhood educator to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. You will collaborate with families and staff to create a safe, loving learning environment that supports exploration and growth.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Early Childhood Education (or pursuing one), ECE credits, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree)
• Minimum of 18 ECE credits
• EEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified)
• Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM - 6:00PM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilités

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Advancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members
• Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
• Ensuring a well-run program by developing lesson plans and building teamwork
• Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures
• Arriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor

Connaissances

Strong written and verbal comms

Reliability

Teamwork

Formation

2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Minimum of 18 ECE credits

EEC Certification preferred

Description du poste

Overview:

Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential? Do you want to join a team of motivated educators and want to play a critical role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners? Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with children, colleagues and families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fit for you.

Our school:

The Goddard School of Watertown is a premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play based learning. We want to attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Advancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members
• Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
• Ensuring a well-run program by developing lesson plans and building teamwork
• Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures
• Arriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor

Requirements:

• A 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree)
• Minimum of 18 ECE credits
• EEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified)
• Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM - 6:00PM
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

General Qualifications:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Benefits:

The Goddard School of Watertown offers full time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K
• Education Reimbursement
• Career Advancement and Coaching
• Bonus
• Discounts

The Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE