The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for the education of each of the children in their classroom, developing an environment and curriculum that supports optimal development. The Lead Teacher works with the Center Director to plan and implement all center programs and to supervise and support the classroom staff. The Lead Teacher may assume responsibility for the center in absence of the Center Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in Early Childhood Education or a BA out of field with 36 ECE credits - Required
• DEEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certified - Required
• EEC/Infant Toddler Certified - Preferred
• Two years of experience teaching young children - Preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to developmentally appropriate practice.
• Commitment to agency’s mission of supporting diverse children and families.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise classroom team members.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• This is a full year, full time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week.
  8 ½ hour work day with one ½ hour unpaid break. Shift could change based on program needs.
  This is a physically active position.
  Reports to: Center Director
  Salary Range: 25.16 - $29.57

Benefits:

• Medical insurance, Harvard Pilgrim
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount for childcare
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, 20 vacation days and 10 sick days
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Account
• HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)

This is an in-person position and is located in Randolph, MA.
All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

• Develops a classroom environment that supports the social/emotional development of all children.
• Organizes and maintains a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment in compliance with all licensing, accreditation and agency standards.
• Oversees ongoing child assessment, using tools provided by agency; supports other classroom staff in the use of the tools.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum based on child assessment data.
• Develop/implement individual plans for children based on child assessment data. Develops and implements successful teaching strategies.
• Develops an annual Classroom Action Plan utilizing program evaluation and child assessment data. Provides leadership in completing Action Plan goals.
• Identifies child developmental concerns, consults with Center Director and Center Social Worker develops/implements individual accommodation plans.
• Maintains all required documentation of classroom activities and children’s progress in compliance with licensing, accreditation and agency standards.
• Develops/completes annual professional development plan.
• All other duties as assigned by the Center Director