Toddler Assistant Teacher Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Toddler Assistant Teacher
Chelmsford Public Schools
Chelmsford Community Education Center – Chelmsford, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5218274

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 6, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 21, 2025 Job Description The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy for the 2025-2026 school year. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position:

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Location:

Lions Pride Childcare Program

QUALIFICATIONS

1.Early Childhood Teacher Certification or completion of a three-credit Child Growth and
Development course, or equivalent preferred.
2.Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
3.Knowledge of classroom preparation and record keeping requirements.
4.Related school experience desirable.
5. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the Director of Community
Education.

REPORTS TO

Childcare Supervisor and Director of Community Education

JOB GOAL

To assist in the coordination of the Community Education Early Childhood Programs to ensure proper
instruction and activities for students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform various instructional, clerical and other related duties, under the direction of the teacher, to aid in meeting the objectives of the program, including the following: 1. Assist the teacher in providing the daily program plan.
2. Ability to implement and create activities for small groups.
3. Accept and adhere to all guidelines set forth.
4. Report necessary problems and/or information to teacher or supervisor.
5. Confer with teachers, team leaders and other appropriate personnel regarding students’ individualized needs.
6. Assist with the supervision of students.
7. Assume responsibility for classroom in teacher’s short absence.
8. Assume responsibility for all necessary personal care needs of the children.
This includes, but is not limited to, diapering/toileting care and feeding requirements.
9. Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.
10. Attend and complete all required trainings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

I. Start Date is 08/21/2025
2. Salary $ 18.10- $19.5 per hour based on experience and education
3. Program hours are 7:00am-5:00pm- individual shift time will be 8:30-5:00.
4. Work year is 186 days (the 180 school days, the full professional day, the day before school starts, one day after school ends,
one set-up day, and one clean-up day.
5. Position includes 3 personal days for personal, legal, business, religious, household or family matters which require the
absence of the employee during work hours and that cannot otherwise be scheduled. Absence must be approved by the
Supervisor in writing 5 school days prior to the requested date, to avoid forfeiture of pay for unauthorized absence. In an
emergency situation, permission may be granted orally, with permission confirmed in writing using the standard form.
6. Position includes 13 sick days.
7. Vacation is earned in the following manner: 4 vacation days during the December recess for 0-4 years of service; 8 days during
December and February recesses for 5-14 years of service; and, 12 days during December, February and April recesses for
more than 15 years of service.
8. Position includes a 30-minute lunch break and a 15-minute break to be scheduled by the Supervisor and the teacher.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in writing by the Childcare Supervisor.

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Welcome to Chelmsford Community Education Center Chelmsford Community Education offers programs for every age level. There is a wide variety of courses and recreational activities to serve educational and enrichment needs, or for just plain fun! Our childcare and preschool services are enjoyed by children as young as 18 months through school age. Equal Opportunity Employer Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required