Early Childhood Educator

Are you an experienced early childhood educator interested in joining our team?

Are you interested in becoming an early childhood educator and wanting to learn?

Position(s) Available

Full Time-9:00-5:30 w/ benefits

Part Time -Flexible schedule

Tot Lot is a Reggio Emilia inspired school and we are dedicated to providing a reflective, meaningful experience for children while they are away from home. We are committed to Anti-Bias Education at all ages and expect staff to support these principles. Our teaching staff includes energetic, thoughtful individuals who are committed to developing curriculum through keen observation of play.

The mission of the Cambridgeport Children’s Center is to provide a nurturing and inclusive child-centered early childhood educational experience based on a Reggio-inspired vision that values diversity and respect. We actively promote partnerships between children, families, teachers and the community.

Preferred Qualifications
Classroom Experience
Value and Respect the Child As the Protagonist
Be Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy
Understand how the environment works as the child’s “third teacher”
Value the Importance of working as a Team
Have a clear passion for working with young children
Value diversity and cross-cultural understanding
Possess strong classroom and child management skills
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and intellectual curiosity
Possess a warm and loving style with children and have strong inter-personal skills with parents and colleagues
Language skills other than English a plus

Responsibilities

● Collaborate with teaching team to provide relationship-focused care.

● Collaborate with teaching team to plan and document emergent curriculum that is accessible to all students

● Communicate in a respectful and effective manner with children, the teaching team, families, visitors and the Director

● Attend and contribute to team meetings

● Be able to lift, move, and hold children and objects up to 40 pounds. Be able to engage in full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in classroom activities.

● Be able to supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods of varied weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to position self to play with children on the floor

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person