Preschool Teacher Randolph, MA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 31,505 - 37,029; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Randolph, Massachusetts, is looking for a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to support children’s development in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers and families to implement teaching strategies targeting individual needs.

Qualifications include an AA in Early Childhood Education, classroom management skills, and a commitment to inclusive education. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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Qualifications

• One year experience teaching young children.
• Demonstrated ability to complete program responsibilities.
• Warm and nurturing personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a nurturing classroom environment.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and strategies.
• Communicate daily with Lead Teacher about classroom activities.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Ability to use child assessment data

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

BA with 18 ECE credits (preferred)

Job description

Our 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

• 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

General Description

Teachers, as members of a classroom teaching team, under the supervision of a Lead Teacher, plan for an assigned small group and the individual children comprising that small group. The Teacher is responsible for all classroom functioning in the absence of the Lead Teacher.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and teaching strategies.
• Develop weekly plans for assigned small group.
• Complete all required parent reports for children in assigned small group.
• Help to organize and maintain classroom order, equipment, and materials.
• Participate in child assessment and utilize information to develop individual plans for children in assigned small group.
• Help complete goals of annual classroom Action Plan.
• Actively participate in Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings.
• Support the implementation of licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures and document as required.
• Daily communication with Lead Teacher regarding activities, incidents and concerns.
• Complete annual professional development plan.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• All other duties assigned by Lead Teacher or Center Director.

Family Communication Responsibilities

• Maintain open and supportive communication with families.
• Hold the required number of family conferences for children in assigned small group.
• Participate in family events at the Center.
• Support all family involvement activities.

Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education or AA/BA out of field with 18 ECE credits.
• One year experience teaching young children.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all program responsibilities.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and demonstrated commitment to DAP.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child assessment and ability to use data to develop/implement individual plans.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Commitment to agency's mission of supporting low‑income families and at‑risk children.

Reports To

Lead Teacher

Salary Range

$22.87-26.88 per hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance, paid for by Stars.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.

Physical Requirement

All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non‑sedentary environment.

Job Type

• Full‑time

Shift

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License / Certification

• DEEC Teacher Preschool Certified (Required)

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.