Summary: Assistant Teachers will be responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with the cognitive, academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which includes; Infants, toddlers or preschool age children. Assistant Teachers support partnerships with parents, communicate pertinent information to Lead Teacher, supports positive relationships with Lead Teacher without over stepping boundaries. EEC Assistant Teachers should have curriculum experience and are also responsible for assisting and ensuring that the program operates in compliance with all Mass EEC, State and local governing and contracting agencies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in the constant supervision, health, safety, and well- being of all children in care, sanitization of classrooms on a daily basis, participation in fire drills and other emergency procedures, monthly first aid bag checks, playground inspections and clean up, completing all documentation, ensuring program is operating in accordance with the Mass EEC standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures. Works as a team player.

• Collaborates with the Lead Teacher in curriculum planning, assisting and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourages children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development, to include; curriculum, lesson planning, observations, newsletters, recordings, transitions and all other forms of classroom planning, monitoring and documentation.

• Assists with maintaining regular and positive relationships and communicates with parents to include; meetings, conferences, e-mails, newsletters, daily sheets and all other forms of communication, parent activities and events.

• Attends and participates in monthly meetings and trainings as required by EEC and is responsible in maintaining the required number of professional development credits annually, to include teacher support and feedback.

• Assists with the responsibility in maintaining the play environments and classroom storage areas which must be kept in organized and clutter-free conditions. Reports any needed classroom supplies or materials to Lead Teacher.

• Assists, reviews and ensures child’s Health Care Plans are carried out for special diets, medications and medical conditions, dispensing medications with appropriate documentation and classroom postings

• Assists the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by promptly reporting any existing and/or potential workplace hazards to the Lead Teacher or Director.

• Performs other duties

• Is able to bend, stoop, participate in all activities with children and lift from 25 to 50 pounds

• Flexibility in work schedule based on needs of the program

• Responsible for opening and breaking down classrooms with daily classroom cleaning and sanitizing.

• Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or, G.E.D. Required. Child Growth and Development plus 15 college credits in related area,

• A minimum of five years experience required in related field. EEC Infant Certification required.

• Immunizations including; Measles Mumps and Rubella required to include TB Test.

• A minimum of three years experience in related field required.

• EEC Infant Toddler Teacher required. Immunizations including; Measles Mumps and Rubella to include TB Test.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person