Lead Preschool Teacher

Company: Mystic Learning Center Inc.
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 5, 2022

Job Description:

*************** $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ********************$500 During First Week of Employment$500 After 6 Months of Employment
Lead Preschool TeacherHours:

• 30 to 40 hours per week when school is closed (13 weeks)
• 17.50 to 28 hours per week when school is open (39 weeks)Job Duties:
  • Help to create a safe, welcoming, and clean environment and an atmosphere that promotes positive teamwork and staff/youth interaction
  • Assist with attendance and knowing daily counts
  • Assist in the cleaning of the center
  • Work to strengthen academic and non-academic offerings by incorporating new curriculums for the after-school and summer programs with 75% of the lesson plans being compatible with core standards
  • Assist with development of programs to meet the academic needs and socioemotional needs of the children by incorporating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities into programming
  • Assist in obtaining proper documentation for family authorizations and child files
  • Assist in proper CACFP documentation of snacks and meal counts
  • Assist with contracting, invoicing, and reporting
  • Supervise assistant teacher
  • Assist with behavioral management when needed
  • Report all incidents and injuries to supervisor
  • Complete end of the day Schedule Book
  • Attend relevant meetings with youth serving agencies and the Mystic community including parent meetings and all child care meetings
  • Maintain professional development and Professional Qualifications, PQ Registration, completion of Strong Start, and complete minimum 20 hours of training per year
  • Perform all other duties assigned by the Executive Director and Assistant DirectorQualifications:
    • Associate Degree in education or in related field or education as required by Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) preferred
    • EEC Professional Qualifications Certification as a Lead Teacher required
    • Must be 21 years of age
    • Previous experience working at least 12 hours per week in direct care at an educational childrens program as required by DEEC
    • Staff file must be complete within 30 days of hire
    • CPR/first aid training provided as needed as required by DEEC
    • Completion of a Child Growth and Development course preferred
    • Comply with trainings and orientations as required by DEEC
    • Comply with Background Record Check (BRC) as required by DEEC
    • Ability to relate well with a diverse low income community and local community agencies
    • Ability to work independently, support team needs as they arise, be flexible, and work in a fast-paced environment
    • Physical examinations, statement of limitations, immunity to MMR/TB as required by DEEC
      Salary: $15.50 - $20/hourby Jobble

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