Job description

The Day Care Assistant Teacher will support the teacher in managing the day to day operations of the classroom. This position is Full-Time and reports to the Program Director.

Duties

• Works with team to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum;
• Ensure all aspects of the program’s policies and procedures are practiced at all times;
• Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures and EEC regulations;
• Assist in the creation of a positive atmosphere that boosts the self-esteem and general self-concept of all participants;
• Maintain an open communication with parents and co-workers;
• Responds to children in an age-appropriate and respectful way;
• Maintain a professional manner at all times with children, parents, and co-workers;
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service days;
• Work with team to keep room safe, orderly, attractive, clean and supplied with necessary materials and equipment;
• Work with the Teacher to write observations and complete children’s progress reports in November, February, and June (quarterly for children with disabilities) and conducts parent conferences as needed;
• Familiar with all of the procedures related to the program;
• Attend a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training per calendar year. Five hours must be related to children with disabilities;
• Understand responsibilities and reporting procedures as a Department of Social Services mandated reporter;
• Participate in program family events a minimum of three (3) per school year and (1) during the summer;
• Maintains awareness of health issues, with emphasis on being in tune with each child’s signs of illness;
• Uses behavior management techniques that are developmentally appropriate; and
• May be assigned other duties appropriate to Assistant Teacher Personnel.

Qualifications

• Must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC regulations;
• Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• BA/AA in Early Childhood Education or related field, preferred;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification;
• Completed CORI, SORI and fingerprint scan in accordance with regulations set forth by the Department of Early Education and Care;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with implementation of developmentally appropriate practice.
• Knowledge of developmental stages of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners.
• Flexibility, patience and a sense of humor essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Location: 190 Hampshire Street Lawrence, MA

Work Remotely:

• No

The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

The Community Group, Inc has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our clients and visitors, and the community at large from COVID-19.

Effective January 1, 2022, all employees of Community Day Care Center of Lawrence (d/b/a The Community Group) will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) before the first day of work. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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