Overview:
Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, explore, develop and achieve their maximum potential? Do you want to join a team of motivated educators and want to play a critical role in nurturing children and preparing them in becoming lifelong learners? Are you compassionate & collaborative and are looking to form lasting relations with children, colleagues and families? If so, The Goddard School, Watertown, MA could be the right fit for you.
Our school:
The Goddard School of Watertown is a premier early childhood center that offers the best preparation for social, physical and academic success for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our renowned curriculum and philosophy is inspired by Piaget and Erikson and focuses on play based learning. We want to attract and retain the best educators by providing them a supportive & collaborative culture and the tools they need to be successful in their respective roles.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting and/or maintaining appropriate staffing levels for enrollment in accordance with school policies & state regulations, including recruitment, selection & employee appraisals.
- Assisting in maintaining records pertaining to the administration of the School in accordance with state requirements in health & safety, enrollment and licensing
- Leading and/or supporting with teacher observations, training, coaching and orientation.
- Planning and enhancing community relations to promote community awareness of the School and its educational offerings.
- Advancing physical and intellectual competence by adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children
- Communicating appropriately and professionally with both parents and fellow staff members
- Providing positive guidance by supporting social and emotional development
- Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
- Understanding and implementing Goddard’s Health & Safety procedures
- Participating in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development.
- Arriving each day with a positive outlook and a great sense of humor
- Other assigned responsibilities
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field (will consider an Associates degree or higher with relevant management experience)
- A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, and an additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units in courses related to young children birth to age 8 and 2 years (3120 clock hours) of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and 1 year of management experience
- Management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
- Minimum of 18 ECE credits
- Director I or II Certification
- Must be able to work between the hours of 7:00AM – 6:00PM
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
General Qualifications:
Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including-
- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
- Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
- Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
- Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
- Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
Benefits:
The Goddard School of Watertown offers full time employees highly competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- PTO
- 401K
- Education Reimbursement
- Career Advancement and Coaching
- Bonus
- Discounts
- Other
The Goddard School of Watertown is an EOE