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Job Posting

 

                        Job Posting #:                       0134

 

Date of Posting:                   Tuesday August 16, 2011

 

Posting Expires:                  Monday August 29, 2011

 

Job Location:                       School Age Program at Ells

 

Job Title:                                     Preschool Teacher

 

Normal Work Week:          20 hrs per week; Monday-Friday                                        

 

Base Salary:                         $10.06

 

 

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Please see attached job description.

 

Internal Applicants:  If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.   Please contact Mary-Jane Carter by phone at (413) 732-5183; or E-mail: mjcarter@startatsquareone.org All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.   

 

External Applicants:  Please apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to Square One’s temporary site at MCDI 140 Wilbraham Avenue, Springfield, MA  01109.  You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to mjcarter@startatsquareone.org

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer. 

 

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:    TEACHER - Preschool / Supportive Services / Infant-Toddler

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1.  Have the personal qualities to work with children under supervision and the ability to relate to parents, staff and the community in which the children live, bi-lingual skills where appropriate; and

 

2.  Be 21 years of age; and

 

3.  Meet the Department of Early Education and Care requirements for pre-school and/or infant-toddler teacher; or

 

4.  Have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

 

 1.  Plans and arranges all necessary materials for daily lesson plans in conjunction with the Lead Teacher.

 

 2.  Assumes full responsibility for the class and program in the absence of the Lead Teacher.

 

 3.  Cooperates with Lead Teacher in keeping the classroom, all equipment and supplies in good order.

 

4.      Attends and participates in regular conferences with Lead Teacher and other designated staff to plan and evaluate the program.

 

 5.  Provides care and protection of all children in the Center.

 

 6.  Supervises lunch and nap time in cooperation with Lead Teacher.

 

 7.  Uses community and program resources to help supplement the classroom program.

           

 8.  Maintains classroom records as required.

           

 9.  Attends all Center staff and parent meetings, as scheduled.

 

10.  Participates in parent conferences, as scheduled. 

 

11.  Communicates with the Lead Teacher and/or Director or other designated individuals pertinent information with regard to families and children.

 

12.  Maintains a sound, positive, working relationship with parents, staff and other adults in the Center.

 

13.  Carries out other duties as designated by Center Director or Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations.

 

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES:

 

1.  Assists in development and implementation of behavior management program to the needs of children in care.

 

2.  Responsible for van monitor duties, as required.

 

3.  Presents testimony at court proceedings.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

 

To the Lead Teacher

 

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