Preschool Teacher - Weymouth - South Shore Stars Inc

South Shore Stars is a not-for-profit organization providing the highest quality early education and youth development programs for the communities south of Boston. Founded in 1970, we annually serve over 1,200 children and youth age newborn through 18 years in a family child care system, preschool centers, school age centers, middle school programs, a high school program, and summer camp.

By investing in school readiness and academic achievement, promoting healthy development and strengthening families, Stars gives children the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Stars is an NAEYC accredited preschool interested in diversifying its workforce and promoting the highest level of early childhood programming to the children and families we serve.

Our Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

• Enable parents to work
• Help each child reach their full development potential
• Facilitate positive youth development
• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

General Description

Teachers, as members of a classroom teaching team, under the supervision of a Lead Teacher, plan for an assigned small group and the individual children comprising that small group. The Teacher is responsible for all classroom functioning in the absence of the Lead Teacher.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and teaching strategies.
• Develop weekly plans for assigned small group.
• Complete all required parent reports for children in assigned small group.
• Help to organize and maintain classroom order, equipment, and materials
• Participate in child assessment and utilize information to develop individual plans for children in assigned small group.
• Help to organize and maintain classroom order, equipment, and materials.
• Participate in child assessment and utilize information to develop individual plans for children in assigned small group.
• Help complete goals of annual classroom Action Plan.
• Actively participate in Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings.
• Support the implementation of licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures and document as required.
• Daily communication with Lead Teacher regarding activities, incidents and concerns.
• Complete annual professional development plan.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• All other duties assigned by Lead Teacher or Center Director.

Family Communication Responsibilities

• Maintain open and supportive communication with families.
• Hold the required number of family conferences for children in assigned small group.
• Participate in family events at the Center.
• Support all family involvement activities.

Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education or AA/BA out of field with 18 ECE credits.
• One year experience teaching young children.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all program responsibilities.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and demonstrated commitment to DAP.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of child assessment and ability to use data to develop/implement individual plans.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Commitment to agency's mission of supporting low-income families and at-risk children.

Reports to:  Lead Teacher

Salary range is $22.87-26.88 per hour.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance, paid for by Stars
  
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

* All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.