TODDLER TEACHER - Westboro at YWCA CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

23.5

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, Child Supervision, Parent Communication, Assessment, Record Keeping, Health and Safety, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Collaboration, Computer Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: YWCA Central Massachusetts - Westborough - Westborough, MA 01581 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: $19.50 - $23.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Work at YWCA Central MA and make an impact! Enjoy great benefits and a mission you can believe in! $1,000 sign on bonus 3 weeks’ paid vacation + 3 personal days 13 paid holidays Additional paid time off at the end of the year closure Accelerate your career growth and opportunities with FREE EEC Education after 1 year of employment Additional Perks: Free Fitness membership to ALL employees. You can add your household for a small monthly fee! Up to 50% Childcare discount to direct childcare workers Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and long-term disability coverage. Manage ongoing programming in assigned classroom in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental and culturally sensitive philosophy of the Center to ensure the highest quality of care for children, as well as compliance with NAEYC standards, Department of Early Education and Care, QRIS requirements, and health and safety regulations. Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday through Friday RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement and maintain a safe environment and curriculum using Teaching Strategies Gold where children can learn and grow at their own pace, interact comfortably with adults, and have the opportunity to participate in individual and group [small and large] activities as appropriate to program area. Supervise children in play and structured activities. Maintain a safe and clean environment for children; performing light housekeeping duties as needed. Communicate with parents using the Strengthening Families Guidelines on daily basis regarding progress of their child, participate in parent activities as appropriate, and work with Lead Teacher in working with families in need of intervention. Assist Lead Teacher in conducting Ages in Stages quarterly assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold tool for children in classroom. Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining classroom records as per licensing and QRIS requirements. Attend scheduled staff meetings; maintain Health and Safety, First Aid and CPR certification; complete all required hours of training each year as per DEEC and QRIS guidelines. Develop and follow annual Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Complete Environmental Rating Scales yearly with a classroom action plan. Maintain and update NAEYC classroom portfolios. Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) Registry. Maintain student/teacher ratios at all times. Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications DEEC qualified Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education required, or must be enrolled in an Early Childhood Education degree program Ability to relate with co-workers and parents in cooperative/positive manner Ability to work with families and children of diverse cultural backgrounds Solid computer skills

Responsibilities

The Toddler Teacher will develop and implement a safe environment and curriculum for children, ensuring compliance with educational standards. Responsibilities also include supervising children, maintaining a clean environment, and communicating with parents about their child's progress.