English Speaking Toddler Teacher - Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Boston, MA 02111
About the Job
What We Offer
- Hiring Bonus
- Competitive Benefits Package
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development
- Work-Life Balance
About The Role
The English-speaking cooperating teacher works with a Chinese-speaking cooperating teacher to share responsibility for the care of the children in her group, as well as classroom management, record keeping, curriculum development, and parent communication. Cooperating teachers train and supervise assistant teachers, foster grandparents, senior recruits, substitutes, and volunteers. The English-speaking cooperating teacher is supervised by the Program Director.
What You Will Do
Care and Observation of Children 75%
- Provide emotional, social, educational, and physical care to children in the program
- Document each child’s growth and development through written observations, six month evaluations, formal standardized screenings, language assessments, anecdotal reports, and accident reports
- Work with the assistant director, special needs consultant, child therapists, family worker, and parent to individualize each child’s environment to best meet his/her needs
- Maintain a clean, well-organized classroom space with a rich array of developmentally appropriate learning areas and attractively displayed materials and books
- Maintain classroom safety alerting the assistant director to the need for new first aid materials or hazards; maintain first aid/CPR certification, if required.
Curriculum Development 15%
- Plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum around themes that meet the needs of young children and are reflective of their interests and cultures
- Plan and target vocabulary and language experiences that support the development of English and Cantonese with the cooperating teacher
- Work with other program staff to develop learning materials and experiences
- Balance children’s experiences utilizing open-ended and closed activities in a variety of learning areas including language development, self-awareness, social skills, body awareness and control, visual motor/perceptual skills, problem-solving, art, and creative play
Parent Communication 5%
- Document curriculum on the Acorn Curriculum Sheet for parents to see
- Plan parent activities to correspond to the curriculum
- Regularly communicate with parents about the classroom curriculum and activities and their child
- Meet with parents every six months to communicate about the child’s participation, growth, and development
- Maintain a positive attitude and respect for all parents in the center
- Communicate and work with parents when individual children need an adapted environment to be successful
- Report to parents concerning incidents and accidents immediately each day
- Keep accurate records of delivery of medicine in the classroom
- Listen to parent concerns respectfully
- Work with other program staff to communicate with families and professionals when children need special services; attend CORE evaluations upon request
- Prepare parent nights and maintain confidentiality of all children and their families
Professional Participation in the Center 5%
- Regularly attend center staff meetings, attend center training, participate in center activities as much as possible (graduations, New Year’s Banquet); abide by staff ethics
- Raise issues that improve the environment and learning for children, parents, and staff
- Contribute ideas to the administrative team in terms of policymaking and program development
- Be dependable and on time
What We Look For
- Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Infant Lead Teacher Certificate.
- Must meet EEC health and background check requirements.
- Must be certified in First Aid within 6 months of employment and CPR certified, if required.
- Excellent oral and written English.
- Evidence and ability to relate well to children, staff, and families.
- A respect for differences and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
Preferred
- Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Teacher Certificate.
- A degree in Early Childhood Education.
- State certification in Early Childhood from the Department of Education.
- Experience teaching in a multicultural environment. Knowledge of the Chinese community.
- Special education training.
- Experience or training in working with parents.
Working Conditions
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
- Work is performed primarily in a standard work environment, including the operation of computer equipment, and physical demands associated with a traditional work setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.
Please Note
You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.
BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.
Source : Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center