Full-Time Center Float Teacher

The Longwood Medical Area Childcare Center (LMACCC) is hiring a Full-Time Center Float Teacher to join our amazing team. We are seeking teachers who are caring, passionate about learning, and looking to make a positive difference in children’s lives. Our teachers work collaboratively with one another and our tenured management staff is here to support you every step of the way. 
Full-time and part-time positions available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers!
Responsibilities: 

• Gain a positive, hands-on experience floating between classrooms caring for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. 
• Assist the Infant/Toddler Supervisor and Preschool Supervisor as needed.
• Work an 8-hour schedule between the hours of 6:30am-6 pm.
• Provide an encouraging, welcoming, and safe environment that meets the needs of young children. 
• Assist in planning and implementing daily activities and curriculum to help promote positive social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Encourage and foster positive relationships, interactions, and communication between staff parents, and children.
• Serve as a supportive member of our team both in the classroom and within LMACCC.
• Participate in fun staff events such as pajama day in order to foster a positive environment.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Infant/Toddler and Preschool EEC certification.
• Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• Previous professional teaching experience a plus!

Qualifications:

• Positive, reliable, and encouraging personality.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
• Excellent team player; flexible.
• Ready to learn! Openness to new ideas and/or approaches.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, physically lift a minimum of 35 pounds, participate in physical activities including walking with children, go up and down stairs while supervising children, and always maintain full sight and sound supervision of children.  

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Subsidized MBTA pass or free off-site parking
• Competitive hourly pay rate including paid lunch break
• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus after 3 months* 
• Opportunity to grow within our early learning center
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 
• Life and disability plans
• Individual 403(b) retirement plans
• Paid time off (3 weeks of vacation, holidays, and sick days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development

     *New employees that are sign-on bonus eligible are paid after three months of active employment if they are in good performance standing at the time of payment. 
 
LMACCC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity represented by our employees, families, and member institutions. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.  
 
LMACCC conducts background checks including certifications and verifies COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process. 
 
For more information about us, visit lmaccc.org.