Early Childhood Teacher- Preschool

NO HOLIDAYS, NO EVENINGS, NO WEEKENDS

OFFERING : 4 WEEKS VACATION, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND GREAT BENEFITS

Pay Rate: $19.44 - $22.38 / Hour

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

The Children Center is looking for a Preschool Teacher to assist in providing quality care for preschool age children by creating a safe and nurturing environment. The Preschool Teacher will be part of the childcare team to assess, plan and implement program goals for infants. Duties include curriculum development, assessment, and screening. The employee participates as a member of the early learning team to assess, plan and implement program goals for infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning, promoting positive behavior supports and social interactions among children.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by supervising activities, maintaining a safe and healthy environment, and attending to children’s basic needs such as feeding, diapering, and rest.
• Recognize and cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of each child in the classroom, providing additional support or challenges as needed.
• Observe and evaluate children’s development, keeping records, and communicating progress to parents/guardians through regular reports or conferences.
• Encourage family involvement in their child’s education by facilitating open communication, organizing events, and providing resources to support learning at home.
• Embrace diversity by fostering an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates cultural differences among children and families.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to remain current on best practices, teaching strategies, and child development research.
• Support compliance with MA EEC licensing regulations and NAEYC Quality Standards.
• Work collaboratively with other caregivers, educators, specialists, and staff to create a cohesive learning environment that meets the needs of all children.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge obtained through a combination of education and experience meeting EEC standards; Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Nine months of work experience in an early education setting.
• Skill in interacting appropriately with children, clients and staff.
• Ability to meet the EEC minimum hiring requirements for an infant/toddler or preschool teacher.
• Experience working in an NAEYC accredited program a plus.

• All candidates must have a qualifying criminal background check.
• Driver's license preferred but not required

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Available Benefits:

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis
• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Professional Developmental:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

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