Gilson JCC Early Learning Center in Sharon, MA , is looking for a passionate, creative, and nurturing Certified Floater Teacher to join our professional team of educators.
As a valued teacher you will be instrumental in shaping the educational journeys and social-emotional growth of our students. While engaging with young children facilitating a loving and supportive atmosphere, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team of enthusiastic educators, and develop captivating and age-appropriate lesson plans that ignite curiosity and inspire our young learners
This is a 10-month School -Year salaried teaching position. Offering a competitive starting salary which is based on a pay rate range of $23.05 to $27.95 commensurate with experience and education.
Primary Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
Aligned with JCC's core values, collegially collaborate regularly with co-teacher(s), colleagues and director to develop a high quality program which supports the intellectual, social/emotional and physical development of each child.
Effectively implement developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum
Communicate and document children’s interactions and experiences aligned with best practice and policy
Assess the developmental stages of children and maintain records, including writing children’s progress reports.
Work within a teaching team to observe, document and design developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum for preschool children.
Document learning as an instructional/curriculum tool through portfolio, observational checklist, and play-based assessment.
Provide a wide variety of activities, materials, and experiences that encourage children to explore and develop through play.
Facilitate each child’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth and development; fostering the effective development of the verbalization of feelings and emotions
Establish positive, interactive and effective relationships with families through daily communication, informal conversations and conferences.
Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and families and embody the principles of excellent customer service; as an employee of the JCCGB, the teacher is a representative of the mission and philosophy the JCC Early Learning Centers.
Standard Staff Expectations:
Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual is valued and respected
Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
Attend JCC meetings and actively participate in the department's goals and initiatives
Other duties, as assigned
Requirements
Education and Experience:
EEC Certification required.
A.A in Early Childhood Education or B.A. in Early Childhood Education is preferred, but not required.
Skills and Abilities:
Displays knowledge of the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families.
Displays a commitment to best practices relating to fostering the development of a child’s self-image as a competent and capable learner.
Excellent classroom management skills, oral and written language skills and excellent/effective communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues
Committed to continuing professional development
Work well in a team setting
Physical Requirements: Able to work in person. Requires daily outside playground duties in weather elements. Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs or hill to outside space for a variety of activities. Must be able to climb stairs with children between floors or in an emergency. Ability to continually bend, kneel and reach. Lift and carry young children, up to 20-30 pounds, on a regular basis. Frequently stoop or squat to be at child’s eye level. Frequently sits on floor or in very small chairs.
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