What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Floating Teacher position at Holyoke Headstart?
A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Celebrating over 50 years of quality services for children and families!
SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00
All positions require experience with and sensitivity to the needs of lower-income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for Applications: February 28, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Preschool Floating Teacher
The Quality Support Teacher works cooperatively with the Teacher and Teacher Assistant to plan and implement the daily education program for the children. While in ratio with children, and under the reflective supervision of the Teacher, the Quality Support Teacher will support the Teacher and Teacher Assistant in ensuring that all classroom activities and the environment are developmentally appropriate and meet the individual needs of children as mandated by federal, state and local standards and that they reflect the Agency's philosophy and curriculum.
Education Requirements
- EEC Lead Teacher certification for Preschool OR
- Enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or is enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years of the time of hire
Qualities and Skills
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner.
- Ability and willingness to work as a team member.
- Ability to maintain and adhere to boundary guidelines.
- Knowledge of child developmental milestones from 0-5 years.
- Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A you are a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Starting Pay: $19.43 per hour
Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week)
- Birthday off with pay
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick, personal, vacation days
- 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health & dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Unique in-classroom and in-agency support
- Embedded Professional Development
- Career-Growth Coaching & Support
- In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work
EOE/AA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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