About this role
Kids in Action - Teacher (Preschool/PreK)
Job Summary
To provide a safe, nurturing environment with enriching, developmentally appropriate experiences that provide opportunities for social, emotional, physical and academic learning for children who are 3-5 years old.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, be alert to the needs of the children as individuals and as a group.
- Cooperate with other educators to create daily routines, activities and lessons to enhance each child's Preschool experience and prepare them for Pre-Kindergarten.
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities in the following areas; Social Emotional Development, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Literacy, Math, Social Studies, STEM and Music.
- Track and assess the children' s progress. Keep anecdotal notes of each child and create opportunities for each child to meet their social, and academic potential.
- When required, work as a 1:1 with children needing support.
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents, through emails, in person or phone conversations, daily and monthly newsletters.
- Conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences at least twice a year.
- Keep all Kids In Action spaces clean, neat and organized.
- Participate in ten hours of Professional Development, related to Early Childhood Development and Curriculum.
- Complete ten hours of EEC StrongStart Professional Development.
- Complete First Aid and CPR training annually.
- Attend monthly Team Planning and Staff Meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood
- Experience in a Preschool or Pre-K classroom
- Familiar with the MA Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Experience with de-escalation techniques
- Physically able to lift items up to 20lbs.
- Clear all HPS and EEC background checks
Benefits
Please see this link for information on benefits in the Hingham Public Schools
Terms of Employment
Outlined in the Kids in Action Salary and Fringe Benefit Guidelines
Full-time, benefit eligible (M-F 8:00am to 2:30pm)
Equal Opportunity Employer