Resume Bank: 2Gen Early Childhood Education Center

UTEC; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UTEC is seeking dedicated educators for its 2Gen Early Childhood Education Center in Lowell, MA, covering various roles from Entry Level to Lead Teacher. The positions involve nurturing children's development and require a commitment to family engagement in a collaborative setting. UTEC promotes a supportive work environment with a competitive benefits package including substantial vacation, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

4 weeks of vacation

12 holidays

10 sick days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Annual cost of living increase

$1,200 - $1,800 annual wellness benefit

Professional development support

Unlimited free coffee

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms is crucial.
• Direct experience with 17-25 year olds is valued.
• EEC certifications for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education across various developmental domains.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Make decisions with children's interests as a priority.

Skills

Perspective Taking

Coachable

Commitment

Team Player

Child-Focused

Family-Focused

Sense of Humor

Comfortable working with all ages

Job description

Resume Bank: 2Gen Early Childhood Education Center

UTEC’s promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disengaged youth to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. UTEC’s outcomes-focused model begins with intensive street outreach, reaching proven high-risk youth where they’re at. UTEC engages youth in workforce development and educational programs, and provides mental health services and intensive case management. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming. For more info, please visit www.utecinc.org .

UTEC is committed to its vision for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which pledges to honor the lived experiences and expertise of individuals; create community and celebration of cultures; challenge all forms of oppression; and embody a culture that leans into discomfort and recognizes it as a growth opportunity. UTEC is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practice, the health, mental health, and overall well-being of young adults and staff and to creating an environment that supports work-life balance and the individual and professional growth of all.

The 2Gen center provides high-quality, free childcare for young adults in UTEC’s programming.

Summary

Throughout the year, our 2Gen Center seeks teachers from the Entry Level to Lead Teacher levels as we build our team. We hire regularly throughout the year for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms, and we are always looking to find new talent that might be interested when positions become available.

We pride ourselves in having a collaborative team at UTEC’s 2Gen Early Education Center. Our classrooms and staff create a warm and loving educational setting as we provide education across domains, such as Social-Emotional, Language, Sensory, Creative Arts, Science, Math, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Cognitive Skills.

Positions

We typically hire for the following positions. If you feel your experience may align well with one of these roles, we encourage you to add your resume to our system so that we can reach out when a position becomes available.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Perspective Taking: Comfortable working in a diverse environment and considers divergent opinions.
• Coachable: Open to feedback and personal and professional improvement.
• Commitment: Genuinely cares about children’s and families’ success.
• Team Player: Upholds UTEC’s mission, values and vibe.
• Child-Focused: Makes decisions with children’s interest at the center.
• Family-Focused: Truly believes that guardians and parents are partners in children’s learning and demonstrates warmth, friendliness and care toward families. Direct experience working with 17-25 year olds is also highly valued.
• Sense of Humor: Ability to laugh at oneself is a must!
• Comfortable working with all ages.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift small children ages infant through preschool

Salaries are commensurate with experience and the position applied for. UTEC offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation (3 standard for all new employees and a week of agency-wide closure between the Christmas and New Year holidays), 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, first time homeowners support, an annual cost of living increase, a 401k retirement plan, a $1,200- $1,800 annual wellness benefit and professional development support. With time, benefits grow to include up to 6 weeks of vacation, 80% coverage of employee health and dental insurance costs and availability for a 3 week sabbatical.

Education & Certifications: Any current UTEC staff member that receives any additional educational certifications, degrees, or additional licenses while they are employed will be eligible for a one-time bonus based on UTEC’s education bonus policy.

UTEC also stresses the importance of work-life balance and offers several wellness opportunities including additional time off (i.e. for the past two years we have closed at 3pm on Fridays during the summer months), an employee assistance program, down payment assistance for first time home buyers, parental leave, bereavement supports and unlimited free coffee!

Can you tell us a bit about your experience teaching in infant, toddler, and/or preschool classrooms?*

Do you hold any certifications from the EEC for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms? Please select all that apply.* Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification Preschool Teacher Certification Lead Preschool Teacher Certification Director Certification I have additional certifications, as well

This position is based in Lowell, MA. Can you confirm that you are either located in the Lowell, MA area, or that you are willing to relocate?*

How’d you find out about this interest form?*

Do you know anyone who has or is currently working at UTEC? If yes, who?*

Were you referred by a current UTEC employee? If so, by whom?*

Have you been a recipient of UTEC’s services? If so, please describe.*