Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Tobin Beaudet Schools: Nurturing, Educating and Empowering Children

Our program provides young children with a nurturing environment and capable teachers to help them become successful learners. Our program is licensed by the state of Massachusetts, and we are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates developmentally appropriate curriculum schedules alongside the classroom Lead Teacher.
• Maintains EEC regulations.
• Performs teaching responsibilities.
• Ensures daily operation of the classroom are safe, encouraging positive
  interactions and productive educational activities.
• Responsible for children’s care and supervision.
• Addresses, monitors and documents issues, concerns and problems of each
  individual child and discusses with the Lead Teacher/ Program Director.
• Develops and maintains a positive and confidential relationship with the families
  of every child, including through communication about the school and each
  child’s progress.
• Encourages parent interest and involvement in the school. Seeks a partnership
  with parents. Maintains confidentiality.
• Supports Lead Teacher in completing children’s evaluations as required.
  Maintains accurate knowledge of documentation in children’s files. Meets with
  parents during the year with the Lead Teacher as required.
• Supports Lead Teacher in creating and distributing in a timely manner classroom
  information for families, including: classroom newsletter, calendar and curriculum
  new and notices.
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics.
• Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses or other aspects
  of professional growth.
• Attends faculty meetings as required.
• Attends to individual needs of children in classroom environment including
  hygiene and personal care activities as needed.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any suspicion of child abuse or
  neglect to the Director for follow through.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Related Field
• EEC Teacher Certified or ability to obtain within 9 months
• Extremely detailed and accuracy-oriented
• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming and positive culture
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others, collaborate and remain calm under pressure
• Team-oriented player with a positive attitude and ability to work independently
• Flexibility and willingness to assist teachers when needed
• Comfortable receiving direction and providing others with direction
• Warm, engaging personality with a focus on quality care for children
• Self-motivated
  NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; individual may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of Tobin Beaudet Schools.