Description

This position is responsible for growing the graduation rate of the College by providing leadership to a program that offers Pine Manor College students the opportunity for field-work experience in the area of Early Childhood Education: Health and Leadership.

Position Scope

Lead Teacher

Teachers are responsible for implementing curriculum and assisting the Lead Teacher with the overall management of the classroom. Teachers supervise the children, plan activities, interact with families and interact with other team teachers. All Teachers will meet the Dept. of Early Education and Care qualifications for state certification.

Responsibilities:

• Meet weekly with team teachers to discuss curriculum, plan, assess, and set goals for the program based on assessment of children.
• Set up room each morning and/or afternoon with activities for choice time
• Greet families at the beginning and/or end of the day
• Assist children with toileting and diapering and help children dress appropriately for the weather
• Interact with children and assess each child’s progress
• Help the Lead Teachers with supervision of student teachers from Pine Manor College
• Supervise outdoor play with other team teachers
• Help with snack preparation, serving, and cleanup
• Organize curriculum materials daily
• Write a weekly curriculum plan with the other teachers in the team
• Attend Staff Meeting once/week
• Responsible for the general maintenance of the classroom, assisting in disinfecting tables, sweeping floors, reporting any broken or damaged materials and supplies to the Director
• Write progress reports every 6 months for half of the children in the class
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Director
• Communicate Daily with Team Teachers
• Attend outside trainings, workshops, conferences to assist with career development including CPR and First Aid Training as required by EEC
• Meet with the Director annually to discuss staff evaluation and set career goals
• Assess the program with the team at least annually

Qualifications

Teachers must be at least 21 years of age or they must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully completed 3 credits in Child Growth and Development and the amount of work experience combined with education as described by the Dept. of Early Education and Care. Prior experience working with children ages 3-5 is preferred. Team work and strong oral communication skills are essential. Working conditions include lifting 2 and 3 year old children at times, but minimally, and sitting on the floor and in pre-school sized chairs at various times throughout the day. Teachers will help Lead Teachers with the following duties and responsibilities:

Special Requirements

Selected candidate will be subject to a Personal and Criminal background check prior to employment.

Interested parties should send their cover letter and resume to dbloom@pmc.edu. No phone calls please.