Teacher

Pace; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

ICHRA

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Pace's Early Head Start program in New Bedford, MA seeks an Infant/Toddler Teacher meeting EEC requirements, with a CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education (or actively pursuing). CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver’s license are required.

The role supports children with individual needs, including disability support, and involves classroom planning and collaboration with families and staff. Salary ranges from $20.53 to $24.64 per hour depending on credential, with 30–40 hours/week and

Qualifications

• Meet EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Must pass CORI, DCF, SORI and fingerprint-based background checks.
• At least 1 year of infant/toddler teaching experience preferred.
• Physically able to support children with needs and lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 75 lbs, and supervise activities.

Responsibilities

• Primary: assist planning and managing daily classroom activities; communicate with parents, staff and managers.
• Support program operations and provide services to children and families.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certified

Infant/Toddler teaching experience

Background checks clearance

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina (8 hours)

Education

CDA credential

Associates in Early Childhood Education/related field

Enrolled in program leading to CDA/AA

Job description

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Must meet EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher requirements;
• Hold a CDA credential, Associates in Early Childhood Education/related field or be enrolled in a program leading to either;
• Be CPR/First Aid Certified;
• At least one (1) year experience as an infant/toddler teacher, preferred;
• Able to be active eight (8) hours a day to support children with individual needs that may include disabilities. Physically able to safely supervise children six (6) weeks ? five (5) years of age, including but not limited to lifting a child up to 50 lbs., pushing and/or pulling up to 75 lbs., climbing stairs, participating in field trips and neighborhood walks;
• Must be able to pass background checks (CORI, DCF, SORI, and Fingerprint-based National and State criminal history background check);
• Must have a valid driver?s license. The Early Head Start Teacher will have secondary responsibility for planning and managing the daily activities of the classroom and will communicate cooperatively and support parents, teaching staff, and program managers concerning program operations and services to children and families.

To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the ?Programs? tab.

PACE offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• ? Paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• ? Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• ? Dental and vision coverage
• ? Employer-paid life insurance

SALARY: $20.53 (CDA), $21.64 (AA), $23.64 (BA) per hour, plus an additional $1.00 for a dual language speaker, 30 - 40 hours per week, 42 - 52 weeks per year