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Ocean Breeze School

Ocean Breeze School Lead Teacher Requirements &amp; Responsibilities General Expectation All duties and responsibilities shall be carried out in a manner consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of Ocean Breeze School. Staff are expected to foster a warm, inclusive, and respectful environment that reflects the school&rsquo;s commitment to early childhood development, community, and joyful learning.Supervision and ScopeThe Preschool Teacher works under the direct supervision of the School Director and in close collaboration with a designated co-teacher. This role is responsible for leading and managing a classroom of preschool-aged children in alignment with Ocean Breeze School's philosophy and curriculum framework.Requirements 1. Education &amp; Certification<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>At least 3 credits in Child Growth and Development from an accredited college or university.</li><li>Plus one of the following: Associate's or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field, OR 9 months of work experience in a licensed child care program and 3 additional credits in early childhood education (6 credits total).</li></ul>2. EEC Certification<ul><li>Must be certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)</li><li>Lead Teacher Certification</li></ul>3. Background Record Check<ul><li>Must pass a comprehensive Background Record Check (BRC), which includes:</li><li>CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information)</li><li>SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information)</li><li>Fingerprinting</li></ul>4. CPR and First Aid Certification<ul><li>Must maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid or attend workshop at OBS</li></ul>5. Professional Development<ul><li>Required to complete annual training hours (20 Hours).</li></ul>6. Essential Skills<ul><li>Clear, respectful communication with children, families, and colleagues&mdash;both spoken and written.</li><li>Understanding of safety and health regulations</li><li>Use developmentally appropriate strategies to support social-emotional growth and resolve conflict.</li><li>Ability to manage classroom environments and guide behavior in a positive way</li><li>Ability to maintain a structured, nurturing, and engaging environment</li><li>Skill in observing, documenting, and assessing children&rsquo;s development and behaviors.</li><li>Ability to adjust to changing classroom needs and respond calmly to unexpected situations.</li><li>Design and implement engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.</li><li>Work effectively with co-teachers and staff, contributing to a positive and professional atmosphere.</li><li>Keep materials, records, and schedules well-organized and efficient.</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate circle, art, movement, nature, and potential ED activities</li><li>Plan and put together unit theme activities (usually 4 per unit theme)</li><li>Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that support all areas of development and align with early learning standards.</li><li>Work with co-teacher to support student portfolio art projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Observe, document, and assess children&rsquo;s development to support curriculum planning and individual growth.</li><li>Identify and document behavioral or developmental concerns, sharing observations with the co-teacher and director.</li><li>Collaborate with the director to create plans for student support when needed.</li><li>Participate in meetings with families and the director to discuss student progress and concerns.</li><li>Participate in scheduled parent-teacher conferences to share student growth, challenges, and goals.</li><li>Write December progress reports and spring student evaluations.</li></ul><ul><li>Send out a daily classroom newsletter to families with updates and highlights.</li><li>Post regular classroom photos and updates on Instagram, following school guidelines.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with families through consistent, respectful communication.</li><li>Message parents through Procare as needed.</li><li>Observe, document, and assess children&rsquo;s development to inform planning and communicate with families.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain active supervision of children at all times, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.</li><li>Manage daily student check-in/check-out through Procare.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all student allergies, medications, and administration procedures.</li><li>Required to be aware of and follow all student consent forms regarding social media, neighborhood walks, bathroom assistance, pizza lunches, and other special permissions.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate effectively with co-teacher on shared responsibilities including curriculum, classroom management, communication, and planning.</li><li>Maintain open communication with the director when additional support, resources, or clarification is needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist with general school responsibilities (cleaning snack/lunch room, wiping down bathrooms between uses, setting up for Friday pizza lunch).</li><li>Maintain a clean, organized classroom and contribute to the upkeep of shared/common areas.</li><li>Keep track of classroom supplies and add needed items to the school supply list.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in school-wide setup and breakdown at the start and end of each week.</li><li>Assist in planning and implementing classroom events, parent gatherings, and student shows.</li><li>Attend at least one outside school event during the year (Movie Night is required)</li><li>Collaborate with co-teacher to plan and produce the end-of-year class yearbook.</li><li>Participate in classroom and school setup during the week prior to the start of the school year.</li><li>All salaried employees are required to work one lunch and one extended day per week as part of their contracted hours.</li></ul><ul><li>Follow all EEC licensing regulations and school policies.</li><li>Participate in required training and professional development opportunities.</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: $23,000.00 - $25,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Understand the Position hours are from 7:30 A.M - 12:30 P.M Only</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Teaching: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>EEC Certification (Required)</li><li>Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (AHA) (Required)</li></ul>Shift availability:<ul><li>Day Shift (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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