Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Circle of Boston Nursery School, a bilingual Japanese/English center is looking for a native equivalent English speaker teacher for our Toddler/Preschool program.

We are looking for who is:

- Diverse (Knowledge about Japanese culture and language are plus)

- Team Player

- Flexible

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

- Plan and implement the daily program and lesson plans, prepare the learning environment, set up centers, and prepare needed materials and supplies.

- Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

- Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs, conferences, and school events which are occasionally held on the weekend

- Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom and supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.

- Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training when applicable.

- Treat all children with dignity, respect, and love.

- Report to administrators any problem which may occur with the children. Observe, record, and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Each employee must:

- Maintain open, supportive communication with parents

- Communicate to the Administrative Supervisor any educational, social, medical, or developmental student concerns before expressing these concerns to parents and/or students

- Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for responding to emergencies including, but not limited to CPR, First Aid, EpiPen administration, and evacuation of the school building

- PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Each employee will:

- Maintain an excellent attendance record and punctuality for school, assignments, and meetings

- Maintain teacher certificate and MA state regulations

- Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism

- Remain positive and supportive of the school, the administration, and colleagues and do nothing to undermine the teamwork, collegiality, and overall morale of the school

CREDENTIALS/EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

- EEC Toddler/Preschool teacher certification or willing to be certified

- Be observant, patient, safety-conscious, and react calmly and quickly in an emergency situation

- Have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

- Be knowledgeable of the growth and development stages of children with the ability to provide developmentally appropriate lessons

- Have the ability to lead and motivate others and be able to plan and implement creative, hands-on, developmentally-appropriate lessons

BENEFITS:

- Health Insurance

- Paid Holiday, Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Birthday off

- Competitive Salaries

- Retirement Plan with a Company Match

- Child Care discount

Interested candidates should apply via email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Watertown, MA 02472: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person