Teacher Childcare

BOSTON UPK TEACHER

New Hire Sign On Bonus: $1,500 - $3,000 - Based On Experience

The Teacher participates in the planning and implementation of a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate program experience for the children in their care and assessing children's progress in all areas of development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain professional boundaries at all times. Model the CCAB mission statement.
Contribute to children's learning, growth, and overall development.
Understand and maintain a positive mindset towards child's learning and social-emotional development.
Responsive to the needs of young children and invests in the well-being, health and safety of young children.
Actively supervise children to ensure safety both indoors and out correcting hazards where possible and alerting supervisor to any other concerns.
Document and communicate to the Director of Childcare Services observed situations and behaviors of concern.
Conduct on-going observation and assessment of children's progress using the technology provided. Maintain children's portfolio for teacher/parent conferences.
Follow health, safety, and housekeeping procedures while maintaining a comforting and inviting classroom environment.
Provide child guidance and behavior management according to the center's policies and procedures.
Participate in age-appropriate curriculum planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation.
Participate in preparation of curriculum materials.
Participate/attend monthly staff meetings/workshops/ and all required BPS trainings.
Document daily attendance, food program participation. Prepare accident and injury reports in accordance with EEC and DESE regulations, report timely to the Director.
Build respectful and professional relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
Assure programming meets the needs of the individual child and is responsive to the cultural and socio-economical background of children and families.
Follow through with all directives and assigned tasks and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism.
Meet EEC requirements for professional development hours completed each year, enter them in the PQ Registry under the appropriate Core Competency.
Plan for own professional development (IPDP), staying current in the field by attendance at workshops and conferences, reading relevant literature, and/or taking courses leading to a certificate or a degree.
Demonstrate willingness to work with colleagues as a team player and contributing member.
Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including confidentiality to children, families, colleagues, the community and Catholic Charities.
Ability to accomplish the job including evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood, and the ability to carry, assist and aide children in the age group assigned.
Work is performed in a classroom and outdoor environment with children. Will require kneeling, standing, walking and sitting inside and outside of the building for outside play, walks and other activities.
Attendance at internal and external meetings and training which may include early and later hours than scheduled to ensure classroom coverage.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EEC teacher certification with a combination of education and experience as follows: BA in early childhood and 6 months' work experience, BA in related field and 2 early childhood courses, AA in early childhood and 1 year experience working in a preschool classroom.
Motivated, energetic, punctual and responsible. Exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for children and coworkers.
Ability to teach and interact with parents, employees and co-workers.
Pass background record check (CORI/SORI/DCF) and fingerprinting.
Positive attitude towards working with children.
Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Zoom
Ability to work early and late varied hours for classroom coverage.

BENEFITS

In addition to making a positive difference in people's lives, we offer a generous benefits package to eligible employees including:

Paid time off- including holiday, vacation, and sick and personal time

Paid family and medical leave- up to 26 weeks per year of combined paid family and medical leave

Health insurance plans- including dental and vision insurance, with coverage that begins on your first day of employment. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) including health care reimbursement and dependent care reimbursement plans

Health care reimbursement account-to save money on out-of-pocket medical expenses

Insurance eligibility- for short- and long-term disability, employer-provided life insurance and a variety of other insurance coverage

403(b) retirement savings plan- with an annual increase, and Roth contribution option and core contribution

Commuter choice benefit plan- to support pre-tax transit expenses and more

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- providing short-term counseling for guidance on personal issues ranging from estate planning and elder care advice to fitness management

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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