Full-Time Preschool Teacher

The Longwood Medical Area Childcare Center (LMACCC) is hiring a Full-Time Preschool 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. What makes our childcare center different? LMACCC is proud to provide childcare to healthcare facilities including our local hospitals and institutions, such as the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. We excel at combining play with academics and foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment. Full-time and part-time positions available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! Responsibilities:

• Gain a positive, hands-on experience teaching, mentoring, and inspiring young minds!
• Assist the Preschool Supervisor as needed.
• In order to best accommodate LMACCC staff, full-time teachers will work two early shifts per week, two late shifts per week, and one rotating shift per week. Early shifts are from 7 am-3 pm and late shifts are 10 am-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.
• 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 paid after three 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.