Early Steps Teacher

Make a Difference as a Teacher

Role Description

The Teacher works directly with children enrolled in the program and under the supervision and guidance of the Lead Teachers and Site Director employed at the program. A Teacher role is a full-time / 12 month per year position.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Judgment
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration/Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Integrity/Business Ethics
• Planning and Organizing

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with classroom teaching teams to maintain the child care program with other teaching staff in accordance with philosophy, policies, standards, and expectations of Early Steps Daycare, Inc.
• Serve as a model teacher for Assistant Teachers and volunteers at the program.
• Provide high quality care and stimulating educational opportunities for all children enrolled.
• Provide an environment that meets or exceeds the safety expectations, protocols, and procedures outlined by Early Steps Daycare, MA EEC regulations, and other regulatory mandates.
• Report any potentially harmful situations within the facility or its equipment to the Site Director immediately and take corrective action to minimize the hazard whenever it is safe to do so.
• Extend teaching work hours as requested and under unusual circumstances to maintain ratios.
• Provide daily reports, in collaboration with the Lead Teacher(s), to enrolled families regarding their child’s experiences, needs, and overall welfare.
• Assist the Lead Teacher(s) in maintaining ongoing written and/or computerized curriculum, child observational records, progress reports, and other documentation required by MA EEC, Early Steps Daycare, and other regulatory mandates.
• Present any individual concerns of children and/or families to the classroom Lead Teacher(s) as they arise and participate in meetings to discuss these concerns as requested.
  
• Support families with issues or concerns; work with Lead Teacher(s) in providing families with assistance and/or referrals as needed and when appropriate.
• Attend & participate in Early Steps Daycare family nights or other events as scheduled.
• Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings as scheduled.
• Meet with the classroom Lead Teacher(s) weekly or as needed to discuss the routine program functioning, operation, and delivery of child care services.
• Acquire and maintain required training hours as well as First Aid & CPR certifications as required by EEC.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and protocols set forth by Early Steps Daycare.
• Support the teaching and learning process for all by actively working with co-workers and administrative staff to ensure a culture of collaboration, teamwork, civility, and professionalism.
• Provide flexible and responsive customer service to all whom Early Steps Daycare serves.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MA Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) Teacher Certification
• At least one year of teaching experience in an ECE classroom setting
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Be an effective communicator and facilitator
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related
• Or enrolled in an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Program of Study1 Year of classroom teaching experience
• 3 Years of classroom teaching experience
• MA DEEC Lead Teacher Certification

Working conditions

Work performed in a day care environment. Physical requirements: May needs to sit for long periods of time; use of hands and arms to complete tasks; may need to walk or stand in the course of work as well as light to medium levels of lifting of supplies or equipment.