What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Worcester JCC Early Childhood?
We are looking for a preschool teacher to join our dynamic team. The candidate must have previous experience working with preschool aged children, work together as a team, provide a safe and nurturing environment, and develop, create, and implement curriculum that meets the developmental needs of each child in our care.
Worcester JCC is a small business in NON_PROFIT_ASSOCIATION. We are professional, customer-centric, supportive and our goal is to provide the Greater Worcester Community with the highest quality educational, health, wellness, social, and recreational programs for people of all ages, guided by Jewish values and culture in an environment that is safe, welcoming, and respectful to all.
The Early Childhood Center we embrace each child, the classroom and the ECC community.
Our work environment includes:
Wellness programs
Company perks
Lively atmosphere
Responsibilities:
Provide a safe, fun, nurturing environment for all the children.
Develop, implement, and maintain curriculum.
Supervise children in a play and structured activities.
Prepare and implement activities designed to educate young children in a variety of subjects.
Record children's progress daily to help prepare for parent/teacher conferences.
Maintain a safe and clean environment for children, performing light housekeeping duties as needed, and lifting up to 50lbs
Communicate efficiently and effectively with Directors, parents and peers.
Working knowledge of child-led curriculum or willingness to learn.
Be a team player with all staff and work together
Maintain annual professional development hours ( We offer professional development days, including First Aid/CPR and other staff trainings)
Qualifications:
DEEC Certified preschool
Associate or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred or must be enrolled in an Early Childhood Education degree or program.
First Aid/CPR required within 6 months of employment
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Worcester, MA 01609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience: center based childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
EEC Certification in Infant/Toddlers (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22