The Children’s Friend Early Learning Center, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation Hiring for Early Childhood Educator Job at Fitchburg, MA Full Time

Children’s Friend is seeking talented, caring, energetic Educators for our Early Learning Center’s classrooms.

Our Center provides high quality, developmentally appropriate care and daily curriculum to infants, toddlers, and pre-school students at the Children’s Friend Early Learning Center.

Work Hours for this position are 8:30AM to 5:30PM.

Responsibilities

1. Provides direct care for infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers following policies and procedures of EEC and Children’s Friend.

2. Uses all aspects of Creative Curriculum to help infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers or pre-K students develop and learn.

3. Observes and evaluates the care provided to the infants, toddler and/or preschoolers by their parents and assists parents in developing parenting skills and child care techniques.

4. Assists in supervision of assistant teachers, volunteers and student interns.

5. Completes yearly staff training hours required by EEC and Children’s Friend and attends mandatory staff meetings.

6. Maintains an ongoing educational plan toward a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field if without such a degree.

7. Assists the Director in carrying out daily activities including maintaining the physical environment, ordering and procuring materials and supplies, and laundering.

8. Apprises the Director of issues/concerns and carries out all activities in keeping with Children’s Friend’s policies, program objectives, and supervisory objectives.
Qualifications

1. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in addition to the CDA.

2. MA Dept. of EEC Teacher or Lead Teacher is required

3. Ability to interact positively with colleagues, parents, and visitors..

4. Warm and loving attitude toward children

5. Timeliness and reliability.

6. Skills and experience in working with ethnically and culturally diverse population.

7. Minimum of two years of experience in providing direct child care services preferred.

Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination, or willingness to get vaccinated, is required.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: One location