Join our team as a Teacher in the Kidstop Program!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Kids Stop program with the

following:

• Working positively with others to achieve classroom goals.

• Maintaining an attractive, clean, and organized space in coordination with other staff and

in accordance with licensing requirements.

• Communicating pertinent information with regard to families and children to the Teacher

and/or Center Director.

• Conducting activities for a group of children throughout the day using EEC approved

curriculum/guidelines and the daily schedule set by the Director.

• Learning and following all EEC policies including but not limited to safety, special

needs, redirection, behavioral management, and appropriate language.

• Supervising meals and naptime.

• Completing incident reports, mandated reports, and any other classroom record as

required.

Who are we?

KidStop Program

Our Kidstop Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs are licensed and accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children serving the children and families of the Ware and Palmer, MA area. These various programs provide children from 2 months to 5 years old with care and educational services, keeping the small ratio of teachers to children to ensure the quality of care. Our programs offer a structured curriculum, free play, meals, snacks, planned rest and daily outside play.

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Meets EEC qualifications for a Teacher’s Aide/Assistant Group Leader.

• Ability to obtain (within 3 months) or to have current certifications for CPR, First Aid,

and Food Health Safety.

• Engages in Professional Development, schedule and document sufficient training hours

to maintain the required EEC qualifications. Adapts teaching style as necessary in

accordance with EEC standards or as requested by the Director.

• Adapts curriculum to the needs of any child in care.

• Be willing to work in other classrooms and with varying groups of children as assigned

by the Center Director.

• Have the personal qualities to work effectively with children, parents, and staff in a

dynamic, busy, and often noisy setting.

• Is flexible in the acceptance of assignments and work hours.

• Demonstrates ability to work with team members from diverse backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person