The Woods Hole Daycare Cooperative is a small, not-for-profit preschool/ daycare uniquely located in the heart of Woods Hole in a beautiful, historic school building. Inside you will find a collaborative community of families, educators, and administrators working toward one, common goal: providing children with a warm, safe environment that both nurtures and inspires curiosity.
We are seeking a preschool teacher who shares in this vision to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate, supportive group of educators and work in a collaborative environment. As a Coop team member, you will actively cultivate a space that values the beliefs and cultures of all families, promotes a respect for the natural world, inspires a sense of curiosity in the younger generation, and fosters social-emotional development and life skills through intentional interactions as well as friendly and playful instruction.
Qualifications:
- Reliable, nurturing, and flexible.
- Minimum of 6 months previous experience in a licensed daycare/preschool (preferred)
- EEC Teacher Certification (preferred)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18 years or older.
- Acceptable CORI, DCF, and fingerprinting background checks
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off that increases with seniority
- Paid holidays
- Health savings account
- Educational and professional development
Responsibilities:
- Assists in curriculum development, planning, and prep and supports Lead Teacher in organized group times (circle, projects, experiments, etc.).
- Upholds rhythms, routines, and rules of the classroom as set forth by the team Lead.
- Volunteers ideas, opinions, and plans for classroom improvement, curriculum, activities.
- Consults frequently with the Director and Lead Teacher on activities, children’s records, events, and problems as they arise.
- Keeps timely and accurate records of children (in conjunction with the Lead teacher and Director).
- Maintains friendly, positive relationships and open channels of communication with families.
- Consistently shares information regarding classroom happenings and children’s day.
- Helps with regular housekeeping duties of classroom and common spaces.
- Models appropriate, kind, and cooperative behavior and life skills to children.
- Maintains a safe, appropriate classroom environment that meets state-licensing standards and criteria.
- Provides consistent guidance and care.
- Adheres to best practice standards and behaves in a manner that aligns with Coop policies/ philosophies (child guidance, discipline, transitions, potty training, etc.)
- Ensures staff file is up to date with: CPR/ First Aid certificate, physical, CORI check, required trainings, changes to address, banking info, etc.
- Completes 20 PD hours/ year.
- Acts with tolerance, respect, and kindness toward children, families, and all staff members.
Ultimately responsible to the Director and under his/her and Lead Teacher’s daily direction.
Flexible start date (6/24-9/24)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- EEC Teacher Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person