Preschool Classroom Teachers/Lead Teacher

A Teacher is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the classroom with co-teachers, including daily schedule, program, curriculum, activities, meals, hand washing and bathroom needs.
• Create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment with the goal of each child reaching his or her highest potential.
• Develop, lead and manage 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.
• Participationagency-widewide meetings, events, planning days, and professional development.
• Promote professionalism and healthy communication among staff.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with children,
• Be well versed in EEC policies and regulations, and have evidence-based curriculum experience.
• It is preferred that candidates have a CDA or Associate Degree in Early Education or are working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Salary increases with a Bachelor's degree.
• EEC Certified Teacher or Lead Teacher for Preschool.

To effectively perform the responsibilities of this role, the employee must be able to:

• Demonstrate physical agility by swiftly transitioning between sitting on the floor, standing, and kneeling to interact at a child's eye level. This may include running during playtime or in response to emergencies.
• Clearly hear and comprehend children's speech, even when they speak softly or are distressed.
• Skillfully use hands and arms to manipulate classroom objects, which includes periodic furniture rearrangement.
• Occasionally lift or carry children weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Maintain clear vision to ensure the safety and supervision of children.

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.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Christine@eastendhouse.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Teacher Certificate EEC (Required)

Work Location: In person