Childcare Lead PreKindergarten Teacher

About the School

The Goddard School in Milton is a brand-new state of the art premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our regarded and renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play-based learning. We want to attract and retain the educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture, environment, and tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.

About the Role

The Lead PreK Teacher at The Goddard School - Milton will have the exciting opportunity to lead a group of young learners and create a positive and engaging learning environment. This individual will be responsible for providing nurturing, safe and high-quality care to preschoolers, while also collaborating with parents and other team members to ensure children's developmental needs are met. This is a full-time, individual contributor role located in Milton, Massachusetts with a highly competitive salary and performance bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a dynamic and developmentally appropriate curriculum for prekindergarten
• Advance physical and intellectual competencies by adapting program activities to meet needs of the children
• Create a warm, nurturing, and safe environment for preschoolers to learn and grow
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members
• Capture and communicate child's daily activities and progress
• Collaborate with other team members to plan and participate in school events and activities
• Follow all health and safety guidelines set by the school and state regulations
• Continuously engage in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education

Requirements

• A 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree)
• 2 plus years experience working with preschoolers, prekindergarten or in a childcare or educational setting
• EEC Certification preferred (will work to get you certified)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Availability to work between the hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm

Qualifications

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Professional & Career Advancement and Coaching
• Referral and Performance Bonus
• Tuition and Other Discounts