Child Care of the Berkshires Inc
Location
Adams, Massachusetts
Salary
$19 - $25 / HOUR
Responsible for planning and executing a high-quality educational program and nurturing environment for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The role involves implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum activities and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning space.
Candidates must be EEC teacher qualified with at least one college-level child development course and 9 months of experience in a licensed center. A degree in early childhood education is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
We are seeking a full time Early Education and Care Teacher for our Magic Seasons Center.
The Magic Seasons Toddler, Preschool & School Age Program provides care for toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in a renovated elementary school in North Adams. The Center is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care for 47 children. In addition to early childhood education and enrichment activities, other services include two meals and one snack, transportation, case management, mental health and assessment services.
Responsible for planning and executing a nurturing environment and a high quality educational program in line with the philosophy and program goals of Child Care of the Berkshires.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Must have good physical health to meet demands of teaching: ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, and lift and carry children weighing up to 50 lbs for extended periods of time as needed. Ability to move quickly, maintain visual contact with broad area, and get up and down from the floor, and engage in a variety of physical activities with the children. Must be mature and have good mental health in order to meet the mental demands of working with children.
Employees work in a classroom setting, and the noise level is sometimes high. Employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; reach with both hands and lift up to 50 pounds.
$19.33 to $24.70 per hour, commensurate with experience. This position offers generous benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, sick and vacation time as well as paid holidays, paid closure days, retirement plan and child care reimbursement.
Child care of the berkshires is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
Market context
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