Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator

• Develop and implement age-appropriate, play-based lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development. Note, development of lesson plans and activities would not be an expectation of a substitute educator.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that encourages positive behaviors, social interactions, and active exploration.
• Implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies to promote social-emotional development, encourage positive behavior, and support children in developing self-regulation skills.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children through diligent supervision, adherence to safety protocols, and meeting children's basic care needs, including feeding, diapering, and rest routines.
• Implement individualized learning strategies to support diverse needs, learning styles, and developmental levels of all children.
• Conduct regular observations and assessments to document children’s progress, inform curriculum planning, and communicate development milestones with families.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with families by providing regular updates, hosting conferences, and encouraging family participation in program activities.
• Promote and support an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that values and respects diversity among children, families, and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, reflective teaching practices, and continuous improvement efforts to stay current with NAEYC standards and early childhood education research. (Not applicable for a substitute role)
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, specialists, and administrators to maintain a cohesive, high-quality early childhood education program.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and in-service training to enhance teaching effectiveness and program quality.
• Maintain all program and Agency-required certifications and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program

• Education and experience meeting Massachusetts EEC credentialing standards; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of nine months of experience in an early childhood education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to meet the EEC minimum hiring requirements for an Infant/Toddler or Preschool Teacher.
• Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program is a plus.
• Familiarity with and ability to implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies.
• Physicals are required upon hire and every two years. MMRs are required upon hire.
• All candidates must have a qualifying criminal background check. A driver’s license is preferred but not required.

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

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