Early Learning Center Certified Pre-K Teacher, Hingham

About the role

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a dedicated and experienced EEC Certified Pre-K Teacher to join our team at the JCC Early Learning Center in Hingham, MA. This position offers the chance to be part of a team that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships, promotes connection and learning, and values collaboration and transformation.

Responsibilities

• To collaborate regularly with co-teacher, colleagues, and the co-directors to develop a high-quality program based on observations that support each child's intellectual, social/emotional, moral, and physical development.
• Health, safety and security of all children.
• Implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Communication and documentation of children’s interactions and experiences.
• Providing a positive, nurturing environment.
• Observation, play-based assessment, and written evaluations of all children using COR Advantage.
• Maintain at all times the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Adhere to all EEC regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: B.A. in Early Childhood Education or a related field (e.g., elementary education, social work, psychology). Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certification. CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.
• Skills And Abilities: Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families. Awareness of best practices relating to a strong image of a child as a competent and capable learner. Good classroom management skills, oral and written language skills, and excellent communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Physical Requirements: Able to work in person. Requires daily outside playground duties. Ability to climb stairs or hill to outside space for various activities. Must be able to climb stairs with children between floors or in an emergency. Ability to continually bend, kneel, and reach. Lift and carry young children, 20-30 pounds, regularly. Frequently stoop or squat to be at the child’s eye level. Frequently sits on the floor or in very small chairs. Must work during training week (usually the last week of August each year) and coordinate with the ELC Center Co-Directors to schedule vacation periods. Usually, no vacation can be taken in September, and there may be other periods when time off is not granted due to school needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Group life insurance
• Long term disability
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Support of a child development specialist
• Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
• Discounted JCCGB camp tuition (50-100% off)
• A free membership to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more
• Engaging in professional development opportunities, including 7 development days per year
• Outstanding classroom environments, materials, and outdoor play and nature spaces