The Teacher will be responsible for providing quality education and care to children in the childcare program. They will interact with parents and coworkers to create a positive learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have EEC teacher certification and relevant education and experience in early childhood education. A positive attitude and ability to work varied hours are essential.
New hire sign on bonus $1500-$3000 based on experience*
The Teacher participates in the planning and implementation of a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate program experience for the children in their care, and assessing children’s progress in all areas of development.
We are currently seeking full-time Teachers for the child care program located at the Yawkey Center in Dorchester.
Responsibilities
Contribute to children’s learning, growth, and overall development
Understand and maintain a positive mindset towards child’s learning and social-emotional development.
Responsive to the needs of infants and toddlers and invests in the well-being, health and safety of young children.
Actively supervise children to ensure safety both indoors and out, correcting hazards where possible and alerting supervisor to any other concerns.
Document and communicate to the Director of Child Care Services observed situations and behaviors of concern.
Conduct on-going observation and assessment of children’s progress using technology provided. Maintain children’s portfolio for teacher/parent conferences.
Follow health, safety, and housekeeping procedures while maintaining a comforting and inviting classroom environment.
Provide child guidance and behavior management according to the center’s policies and procedures.
Participate in age appropriate curriculum planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation.
Participate in preparation of curriculum materials.
Document daily attendance, food program participation. Prepare accident and injury reports in accordance with EEC and DESE regulations, report timely to the Director.
Build respectful and professional relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
Assure programming meets the needs of the individual child and is responsive to the cultural and socio-economical background of children and families.
Follow through with all directives and assigned tasks and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism.
Meet EEC requirements for professional development hours completed each year, enter them in the PQ Registry under the appropriate Core Competency.
Benefits
Generous Time Off
403(b) Savings Plan
Demonstrate willingness to work with colleagues as a team player and contributing member.
Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including confidentiality to children, families, colleagues, the community and Catholic Charities.
Ability to accomplish the job including evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood, and the ability to carry, assistance aide children in the age group assigned.
Work is performed in a classroom and out door environment with children. Will require kneeling, standing, walking and sitting inside and outside of the building for outside play, walks and other activities.
Attendance at internal and external meetings and trainings which may include early and later hours than scheduled to ensure classroom coverage.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
EEC teacher certification with a combination of education and experience as follows: BA in early childhoodand6months’workexperience,BA in related field and 2 early childhood courses, AA in early childhood and 1 year experience, CDA in early childhood and2years’ experience, high school diploma and 3 courses in early childhood with3years’ work experience.
Motivated, energetic, punctual and responsible. Exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for children and coworkers.
Ability to teach and interact with parents, employees and co-workers.
Pass background record check (CORI/SORI/DCF)and fingerprinting.
Positive attitude towards working with children.
Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Zoom
Ability to work varied hours for classroom coverage.
Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.
half paid in first available payroll cycle following start date and half after successful completion of 90 day of employment
Market context
Early childhood teaching demand in Massachusetts
Massachusetts early childhood programs often seek certified teachers with EEC credentials, relevant education, and experience, so demand tends to favor candidates who can meet state licensing expectations and work varied hours. This role can be competitive because employers value a positive, dependable presence in addition to classroom experience, and the listed benefits include generous time off and a 403(b) savings plan. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying.
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