Childcare Lead Infant Teacher

Overview:

Are you looking to start fresh and are passionate about working with helping young children learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential?  Begin your new career by joining a team of motivated and committed educators who want to play a pivotal role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners.  If you are compassionate & collaborative and are looking at forming lasting relations with children, colleagues, families and the community, The Goddard School in Milton, MA could be the right fit for you.

Our School:

The Goddard School in Milton is a brand-new state of the art premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social. Physical and academic success for children from 6 weeks to 6 years.  Our regarded and renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play-based learning.  We want to attract and retain the educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture, environment, and tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum


• Advancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children


• Communicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members


• Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development


• Establishing positive and productive relationships with families


• Ensuring a well-run program by developing lesson plans and building teamwork


• Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures


• Arriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor

Requirements:

• A 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree)


• Minimum of 18 ECE credits


• EEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified)


• Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM – 6:00PM


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

General Qualifications:

Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including-

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid


• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses


• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances


• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds


• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies


• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved


• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

Benefits:

The Goddard School of Milton offers full time employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• PTO


• 401K


• Education Reimbursement


• Career Advancement and Coaching


• Bonus


• Discounts

The Goddard School of Milton is an EOE