**SIGNING BONUS: $1,000. $500 at start, another $500 after 6 months of employment**

Job description

Artisan Childcare Center is a Music and Arts based Early Childhood Center with locations in Newton, Woburn and Cambridge. We currently offer care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are in search of a nurturing and passionate educator to join our Artisan team. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment that offers our educators room for growth, career development opportunities and are compensated with a competitive salary and benefits package. Come join a childcare center that values creativity, diversity, respect of children and others.

Quality Facilities

Artisan is a warm and nurturing environment for both children and staff. We specialize in converting historic homes into top-of-the-line childcare environments. Our centers are warm, welcoming buildings with well-stocked and thoughtfully designed classrooms. We also have onsite playground areas with a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate toys, and equipment.

Stimulating Curriculum

Our educators focus on social and emotional development through play by offering children the opportunity to explore in both the classroom and natural world. Early academics are also incorporated to ensure children are prepared for their next steps in education. At Artisan, classroom teachers have autonomy when planning theme-based curriculum and activities. We especially love when teachers bring their own passions and interests into the classroom! Incorporating creativity, visual and performing arts, sensory activities, cultural exploration and family are all encouraged at Artisan.

Positive Workplace Culture

Artisan strives to create a community of positivity, teamwork and inclusion by valuing diversity, creativity and hard work. With our open-door policy, teachers are mentored and supported by a team of highly dedicated administrators and senior staff. Our administrative team is committed to creating and maintaining a culture of kindness, communication, understanding and recognition of all the hard work our teachers do. We achieve this by encouraging open communication, training and professional development opportunities, and frequent verbal/tangible recognition of our amazing staff’s hard work.

Teacher recognition includes cash prizes for employee of the month and teacher of the year awards, multiple staff outings throughout the year, a robust teacher appreciation week celebration, holiday gifts, staff shout out boards, tokens of appreciation with fun word plays/gifts, a “you rock” rock passed from staff member to staff member, and staff-nominated peer awards.

Compensation and Career Advancement

Artisan is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement both in the classroom and in management positions. Our educators are a valued members of our community and are compensated as such through competitive salary and benefit packages. We currently operate centers out of Woburn, Newton, and Cambridge; with a center in Weston coming online in the near future!

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall supervision of a group of children.
• Implement and create lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Artisan philosophy of education.
• Follow all EEC regulations and provide a healthy and safe environment.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized classroom.
• Assess the development of each child and provide annual teacher/parent conferences.
• Attend mandatory faculty meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay $35,000-$45,000
• Comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development
• CPR/FA trainings

Qualifications and Skills

· Minimum of a Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or related field

· EEC Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• EEC Teaching License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person