Our Program: Webster Square Day Care Center (WSDCC) is a program of Pernet Family Health Service according to the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care operational standards. This position will be responsible for providing an early childhood education program for a group of 2.9 years to age six children. The Lead Teacher observes and assesses children’s development and is responsible for curriculum implementation. The Lead Teacher, in partnership with parents and all parties involved, work as partners to intertwine aspects of the children's culture into the classroom through materials that are presented in the different classroom areas.
Responsibilities:
· Implements with the team an approved curriculum plan for classes.
· With the Education Coordinator and consultants develops programs to meet the needs of individual children and supervises the implementation of those programs
· Responsible for weekly meetings with classroom staff
· Responsible for assigning tasks to staff and supervising the day-to-day efforts of the team.
· Attends all relevant team evaluations related to assigned pupils and assists in the written evaluation.
· Responsible for other duties as assigned by the GDC Program Director and Education Coordinator. Be familiar with and follow all agency policies & procedures.
· Assure and help educators in individual conferences with parents of each child at least twice yearly. Write and send home Parent Newsletters.
Education and Experience:
- · The Lead Teacher should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology and/or a related field. A Master's Degree would be most desirable.
· The individual must have completed a minimum of 4 courses in ECE from an accredited institution of higher learning and have at least two years' experience at the Teacher level in a pre-school or day care setting.
· A commitment to strengthening vulnerable families and individuals is helpful
· Ability to communicate respect for other individuals’ self-worth required.
· Ability to establish a supportive, non-judgmental rapport with others.
· Driver’s license and car
· Should be able to work as a part of a team
· Ability to be well organized
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person