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Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell, MA. We employ over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, partnerships, and collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

Ensure classroom compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to Early Education. This includes compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Accreditation, and MA Department of Early Education and Care regulations.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Ensure that clean, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment is maintained.
• Provide daily leadership and mentoring in the classroom, guiding the work of other educators.
• Work cooperatively with managers, consultants, and other assigned staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the creation and implementation of curriculum that meets both group and individual child needs, encouraging cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of each child and family, and ensuring school readiness goals are being met.
• Ensure the completion of health/developmental screenings and other child and program assessments as required.
• Maintain effective ongoing communication with parents, Family Service Workers, and other parties involved in the child's life, including conducting home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and case management meetings.
• Sight and sound supervision and monitoring of children at all times.
• Encourage parents to become engaged in the program, involved in the decision-making process through participation on the Policy Council, Parent Center Committee, classroom activities, and training opportunities.
• Seek professional skill development and growth for themselves and others through participation in related skills training and educational activities.
• Protect the rights of children and families from abuse and neglect by working as a liaison between referred families and the Department of Children & Families.
• Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

Qualifications

• Infant Toddler: Infant Toddler CDA or Infant Toddler EEC Lead Teacher Certification required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Preschool: Preschool CDA with approved Office of Head Start Education Waiver. EEC Certified or have the ability to become EEC certified within 3 months after hire.
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent Customer Service, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Must be able to pass background check which includes fingerprinting.
• Have proof of MMR immunizations and recent physical.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years teaching experience preferred.
• 1+ years of experience working with low-income individuals or families preferred.
• Preschool experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish, English/Khmer, or English/Portuguese preferred.

Compensation and Benefit Information

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy access to comprehensive benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled