Teacher

We are seeking a Teacher who will be responsible for creating a welcoming and inviting educational environment for children and families. This individual will be responsible for curriculum implementation and must be able to meet all EEC, NAEYC and Head Start performance standards.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We Offer:

• Starting at $26.00 per hour
• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5000 per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure classroom compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to Early Education. This includes compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Accreditation and MA Department of Early Education and Care regulations.
• Ensure that clean, safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate classroom environment is maintained.
• Provide daily leadership and mentoring in the classroom, guiding the work of other educators. Work cooperatively with managers, consultants and other assigned staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the creation and implementation of curriculum that meets both group and individual child needs which encourages the cognitive, physical, emotional and social development of each child and family and assures that school readiness goals are being met.
• Ensure the completion of health/developmental screenings and other child and program assessments as required.
• Ensure the maintenance of required records including observational, behavioral, attendance and other required reports and progress notes.
• Maintain effective ongoing communication with parents, Family Service Workers and other parties involved in the child's life. This includes conducting home visits, parent/teacher conferences and case management meetings.
• Ensure sight and sound supervision and monitoring of children at all times.
• Encourage parents to become engaged in the program, involved in the decision making process through participation on the Policy Council, Parent center Committee, classroom activities and training opportunities.
• Seek professional skill development and growth for themselves and others through participation in related skills training, and educational activities.
• Protect the rights of children and families from abuse and neglect, by working as a liaison between referred families and the Department of Children & Families.
• Uphold the values of CTI - Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
2. Excellent Customer Service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
4. Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
5. Excellent crisis management skills.
6. Good attention to detail.
7. Hired scheduled hours may change from time to time, so flexibility between 6:30 am -5:30 pm is required
8. Bilingual a plus. The ideal candidate must be proficient in both spoken and written English
9. Infant Toddler
10. CDA Required
11. A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
12. 3 years teaching experience preferred.
13. 1+ years of experience working with low-income individuals or families preferred
14. Preschool experience preferred.
15. **Hired scheduled hours may change from time to time, so flexibility between 6:30 am -5:30 pm is required**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.