Longwood Medical Area Child Care Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team. As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of young children and creating a positive learning environment.
Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:
- Develop emergent curriculum that is based on early education guidelines and driven by the teachers and students' interests.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities for preschool-aged children that helps promote positive social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Assist the Preschool Supervisor as needed.
- In order to best accommodate LMACCC staff, full-time teachers work two early shifts per week, two late shifts per week, and one rotating shift per week. Early shifts are from 7 am-3 pm and late shifts are 10 am-6 pm.
- Provide a happy, welcoming, and safe environment that meets the needs of young children.
- Encourage and foster positive relationships, interactions, and communication between staff parents, and children.
Preschool Teacher Requirements:
- Preschool EEC certification required.
- At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, physically lift a minimum of 35 pounds, participate in physical activities including walking with children, go up and down stairs while supervising children, and always maintain full sight and sound supervision of children.
Preschool Teacher Qualifications:
- Positive, reliable, collaborative, and encouraging personality.
- Patient, creative, and a genuine love for working with young children.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak, read, and write English.
Preschool Teacher Compensation and Benefits:
- $1,500 Sign-on Bonus paid after six months*
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Subsidized MBTA pass or free off-site parking
- Opportunity to grow within our early learning center
- Paid 1-hour lunch break
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Life and disability plans & individual 403(b) retirement plans
- Paid time off (3 weeks of vacation, holidays, and sick days)
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
New employees that are sign-on bonus eligible are paid after six months of active employment if they are in good performance standing at the time of payment.
If you are passionate about childcare, and are looking for a positive environment to flourish in, please apply!
