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Over the Rainbow Learning Center
Full Time Teachers: preschool, toddler
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$43,127 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Full Time Teachers:
preschool, toddler Over the Rainbow Learning Center - 1.0 North Reading, MA Job Details Full-time $19 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Hygiene practices (early childhood general education) Childcare Teaching Certification High school diploma or GED Classroom experience Infant & Toddler Certification Classroom Teaching Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description We are looking for full time preschool and toddler teachers. The schedule is M-F from between the hours 7 AM and 5 PM. As full time teacher you must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices in early childhood education. The goal is to contribute to the healthy social and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.Preschool/ Prek Lead Teacher Responsibilities:
Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and effectively problem solve. Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Track children's progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standardsI/T Lead Teacher Responsibilities:
While the activities vary, infant and toddler teachers focus primarily on teaching children to share, express themselves, communicate, and collaborate well with others, follow their curiosity, and further their language and vocabulary development.Other day-to-day duties can include:
Teaching basic skills such as color, shape, and numbers Planning and carrying out curriculum Helping children develop positive self-images and experience success Encouraging the exploration of interests and developmental social skills Developing schedules and routines ensuring physical activity, rest, and playtime Teaching children how to play fairly with others Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development Optimizing children's developmental, intellectual, and social achievements in class activities Providing leadership and guidance to other staff and colleagues Creating and leading a supportive, nurturing learning environment. Required Qualification Proven experience as a Toddler/Preschool/Pre-k Teacher EEC certification for Infant/Toddler/ Preschool Teacher Minimum High School Diploma. Associate degree in early childcare desired. Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational method. Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Cool-tempered, friendly and reliablePay:
$19.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursementEducation:
High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:
Childcare:
2 years (Required)License/Certification:
EEC Teacher License (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans