Early Education and Care Center Teacher

Essential Functions

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, reflecting the programs mission and philosophy
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families
• Foster trusting relationships, encouraging parents as partners
• Document children’s play and learning throughout the year, recording observations and checkpoints in Teaching Strategies Gold
• Complete written progress reports and facilitate parent conferences two times a year
• Plan, evaluate and adapt the physical environment in the classroom to meet the changing needs of the children
• Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to meet the individual needs of children
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program
• Supervise children visibly at all times; climbing, bending, lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and moving quickly as needed
• Ensure that all of MVCS’s policies and procedures are followed
• Operate the classroom in compliance with all of the MA Department of Early Education and Care’s regulations
• Participate in monthly staff meetings
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development per calendar year

Qualifications

• Hold Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Lead Teacher or Teacher certification or demonstrate a commitment to professional development in order to achieve the credential
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic, warm and energetic
• Good physical and emotional health – “fit to work” letter from physician required