What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified EEC Preschool Teacher position at Mittineague Children's Center?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. As a Preschool Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of young children and providing them with a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. If you have a love for early childhood education and enjoy working with young learners, we encourage you to apply.
Duties:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow
- Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in students
- Conduct regular assessments to track student progress
- Create engaging activities that promote literacy education, creativity, and critical thinking
- Collaborate with parents to ensure open communication and involvement in their child's education
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Adhere to all licensing regulations and maintain proper documentation
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices
- Experience working with preschool-aged children in a daycare or educational setting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
- Proficient in curriculum development and lesson planning
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with young learners
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage classroom activities
Qualifications:
- Certification in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
- Previous experience working with preschool-aged children (required)
- CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
- Familiarity with child welfare guidelines and regulations
We offer competitive pay based on experience.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and making a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- West Springfield, MA 01089: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21