LEAD TEACHER, HR Children's Center

Center Philosophy

The Children's Centers philosophy is based on blending a variety of early childhood educational philosophies and approaches, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Constructivist. Children at the Center are viewed as active participants in their own learning, making choices and seeking out experiences that further their development. Educators at the Center strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports children as they learn and grow at their own pace through play-based and child-centered experiences. Educators at the Center believe in viewing each child as an individual, and they understand the importance of getting to know each child and meeting them where they are developmentally.

Summary Description

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom.
• Support the mission and philosophy of the Center.
• Provide a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of young children.
• Develop and maintain family relationships.
• Collaborate with the co‑teaching team.
• Participate in continuous professional development.
• Abide by all EEC licensing standards.
• Follow all policies and procedures set forth in the employee handbook.

Required Skills

• Lead Teacher Certified by MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
• Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Kaymbu, COR Advantage).
• Willingness to increase knowledge in the field.
• Certificate of CPR and first aid training (recommended).
• Organized, ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attentive to confidentiality of records and other information.

Pay

Expected hiring range: $60,000.00 – $63,000.00. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.