"Substitute Teacher"

Job Description

• Support Lead Teacher and other Teachers in classroom management to maintain a developmentally appropriate indoor/outdoor preschool classroom.
• Develop relationships with up to 16 children in the classroom.
• Demonstrate a beginning knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Assist in classroom and playground set-up and clean-up.
• Model appropriate teacher language and behavior to Student Teachers, Student Interns, and classroom volunteers.
• Be an active participant in daily team meetings.
• Accept professional responsibility and supervision.

Basic Qualifications

• MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Preschool Assistant Teacher Certification OR coursework/experience that meets minimum requirements for EEC Assistant Teacher qualification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR working towards Bachelor’s Degree
• Some experience with young children in a professional setting.
• Beginning knowledge of child development and early childhood education.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail. Able to effectively communicate with children, families and co-workers. Physical capacity to care for young children, including lifting children, sitting on the floor with children, climbing stepstools, lifting and re-shelving curriculum materials, storing and organizing classroom equipment, setting up tables and chairs for research and visiting classes. Recent physical exam determining good health, stating no physical restrictions, and meeting all State of MA Department of Early Education and Care requirements.

This is a part time, 10 - 15 hours a week, non-benefitted position.