Description

Little Sprouts is currently seeking a Certified Preschool Teacher to join our team in Andover . Little Sprouts is a network of 39 preschools and early learning centers across New England.

We prioritize employee experience and are closed the week between Christmas and New Year . This offers you a guaranteed week of paid time off upon hire.

Our school director in Andover carries more than 19 years of leadership experience and is a trusted and dedicated mentor.

Whether you have recently earned your Early Childhood Certification, are a field veteran, or are looking to evolve your classroom experience, Little Sprouts may be a great fit.

A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE :

• Eight-hour shift (openers typically arrive at 7 : 00 am and closers typically stay until 5 : 30 pm, although COVID precautions and policies may impact these hours).
• Following and maintaining all state mandated COVID precautions and policies for early learning centers.
• Designated one-hour break per shift.
• Following a set schedule that helps children establish healthy eating, sleeping, and bathroom routines.
• Working in close contact with your co-teacher and school colleagues.
• Implementing and evolving our educational approach, which is rooted in social-emotional learning, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) curriculum, and nature-based learning.

Four educational pillars, People First , Pedagogy for Tomorrow , Planet at the Core , and Positive Growth , hold up all our programs and lessons.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Completion of Child Growth & Development Course (Certification Earned).
• At least 11 weeks of in-classroom practicum & experience (Certification Earned).
• Demonstrate kindness and respect for self, others, and our community-at-large.
• Skilled in play-based learning approaches and social-emotional education.
• Deliver required paperwork and completed lesson plans on time

REQUIREMENTS :

• Adhere to all MA Public Health and Child Care Regulations.
• Authorize state-required background checks and CORI.
• Act as mandated reporter, both on and off campus.
• Help ensure classroom environments adhere to NAEYC’s Anti-Bias Early Education.
• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.

BENEFITS :

• Health benefits are available upon start date.
• Paid week off between Christmas & New Years.
• Free Subscription to First Stop Health; receive ongoing care from doctors and prescribers through easy telehealth services.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement and coaching.
• Additional Paid Time off and Holidays.
• Referral Program.

Last updated : 2024-05-03