Epiphany School, Inc Early Learning Center Teacher Dorchester Center, MA · Full time Company website

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Epiphany is an independent school for children of economically disadvantaged families, with scholarships for all. We admit children of diverse faiths, races, cultures, and cognitive profiles, believing in the Episcopal tradition that we find God in and through each other. In close partnership with families and community partners, we are an innovative learning community. We offer structured support to enable children to discover and develop the fullness of their individual gifts and to help their families thrive. Our Early Learning Center serves infants, toddlers and preschoolers through a rich, child-centered curriculum and whole-family program model to ensure kindergarten readiness and family self-sufficiency. Our Middle School offers small classes, individualized curricula, and extended hours providing rigorous academic, moral and social instruction to children in grades five through eight. Our Graduate Support Program provides abiding educational, personal and career guidance and assistance to our graduates, ensuring they are prepared to contribute intelligently, morally, and actively to the society they will inherit. Our Teacher Training Program supports aspiring urban teachers, including many of our own graduates. Our Impact Center shares best practices to improve educational outcomes on a broad scale. Together we are a school that never gives up on a child.

Job Description:

Epiphany Early Learning Center (“ELC”) is seeking full-time infant, toddler, and pre-K classroom applicants. The ELC has a two-pronged goal of providing high-quality early education and care to children while simultaneously providing support and services to promote personal growth and development opportunities for their families. We seek candidates with a deep and broad passion for the disciplines in early childhood education. Experience is preferred.

Earl Learning Center Teacher Job Summary:

Teachers work full-time, year-round, in infant, toddler, and pre-K classrooms, providing the highest quality of nurturing care and education under the supervision of the Lead Teacher. They are essential teaching team members, responsible for all aspects of child care, and participate fully in all early education programming. Teachers will provide documentation, reporting, and parent communication, participate in staff meetings, and participate in all educational opportunities and programming provided to staff.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for all aspects of child care and education under the supervision and direction of the Lead Teacher/Director.
• Actively engaged in professional development and education to improve knowledge, skills, and certification level.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing the Early Learning Center curriculum, planning daily activities, and meeting goals for the classroom and individual children. Provide ongoing documentation, assessment, and reporting.
• Must meet all minimum requirements for Teachers as detailed in EEC regulations.
• Salary is dependent on early childhood experience and early childhood education.
• Negative criminal records check.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• EEC Teacher Certification.
• Must meet all minimum requirements for Teachers as detailed in EEC regulations.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• High degree of initiative and dedication.
• Team player.
• Commitment to high-quality programming for children and parents, and a supportive work environment.
• For Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certified teachers, the standard physical requirement is the ability to frequently lift and carry 40 to 50 lbs. This ensures educators can safely lift young children and reposition students for diapering/toileting, and carry classroom supplies or emergency equipment.

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience working with diverse learners and families.

Benefits:

Medical insurance, Life, Vision and Dental offered, all subject to premium split; may participate in our 401(k) retirement program.

Work Location: In person