Holway ECC Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all the children in the classroom.
• Ensure classrooms meet Lasell University and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care standards and regulations.
• Plan and implement curriculum to meet the developmental needs of the individual children and the group.
• Take part in continuous professional development.
• Continually conduct observations of children and the group using written documentation and assessment tools.
• Supervise Lasell University students completing practicums/placements.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, professional development days and community building events.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• MA Department of Early Education and Care teacher certification required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Computer skills (MS Word and Outlook).
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Certified in CPR and first aid training.
• Attentive to confidentiality of records and other information.
• Willingness to increase knowledge in the field through professional development.
• Classroom teachers must be able to lift 40lbs.
• At least 2 years' experience working in an early childhood education setting.

Description

The Holway Early Childhood Centers- Barn & Rockwell are located on a beautiful 50-acre campus of Lasell University in Newton, MA. They serve as laboratory schools for the entire university community as a large component of our Connected Learning experience. The centers are open year-round and provide care for children as young as infancy through Pre-Kindergarten. Holway Early Childhood Centers is currently seeking full-time teachers. All teachers report to the Executive Director and Associate Director of the centers. Teachers will be working in a team-teaching environment with two co-teachers. Additional assistance within the classroom offered by Lasell University teacher assistants and work-study students.

Center Philosophy

We believe that young children learn through play experiences, intellectual challenges, and their social interaction with both peers and educators. Young children need to explore at their own pace and in their own style while given ample and appropriate choices and experiences throughout the day. We strongly believe that children have Multiple Intelligences (Gardner, 83). Children have a natural predisposition to learn in different styles and methods. Some children are visual learners while others are very tactile. Some children are more musically inclined while others are very analytical and mathematical. We strive to present each child with the opportunity to find which intelligence best suites them while challenging them to explore others as well. The curriculum, therefore, offers a balance between planned and educator-initiated activities. Supervised free play allows children to explore areas that interest them and thus to contribute their ideas to the program. Children can best master and integrate information through direct personal experiences and free play, while using a vast variety of materials. Children need to be nurtured by warm, responsible adults who are knowledgeable in child development. This allows children to develop as healthy, happy, and competent individuals.

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage

Minimal Travel

Category

Staff

Pay

Salary Range: $22.50 - $22.50 Hourly

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

Lasell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous time off benefits, health, dental and vision insurance, benefits for legal domestic partners, tuition benefits and more.