Job description

Toddler Classroom Teachers

A Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, loving environment for children to learn and develop.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a warm, playful and inclusive environment for all children.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the classroom; including daily schedule, program, curriculum, activities, meals, hand washing and bathroom needs.
• Lead and supervise classroom staff in creating and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment with the goal of each child reaching his or her highest potential.
• Develop, lead and manage programming, activities, projects and interactions that facilitate curriculum goals.
• Use the assessment tools to chart progress and develop individualized lesson plans that facilitate growth in each core area.
• Work with liaisons and child specialists to support children with special needs; including classroom adaptations, attending meetings, recording and assessing progress and regular communication with parents and providers.
• Ensure that children have updated progress reports.
• Ensure that classroom staff members, policies, procedures and practices are adhering to all EEC and Bureau of Nutrition regulations.
• Responsible for managing and/or recording: Teacher-Child Ratios, Attendance, Bureau of Nutrition Attendance, Injury/Incident Reports, Diapering and Bathroom Procedures, Medication Log/Consents, Sick Policy.
• Help facilitate parent conferences to communicate assessments, goals and learning plans for each child.
• Promote and facilitate parent engagement; volunteer opportunities, family nights, potlucks, and graduation.
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and communicating maintenance needs of the classroom.
• Participation in agency wide meetings, events, planning days, professional development.
• Promote professionalism and healthy communication among staff.

Qualifications:

Must be EEC toddler teacher or lead teacher qualified.

Candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with children, be well versed in EEC policies and regulations, and have experience using an evidence-based curriculum. It is preferred that candidates have or are working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and be EEC certified.

Cambridge Residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience and understanding of diverse communities are highly valued in a candidate and we encourage you to apply even if you don't fit all the listed requirements. East End House is an equal opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We give our rapid tests weekly

License/Certification:

• EEC Teacher Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

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