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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Part Time Substitute

L4

south shore starsEast Weymouth, MAtoday
Teaching Assistant As a member of the teaching team, the teacher assistant helps ensure that each child's developmental needs are met. Substitute for Center staff and provide classroom support and assistance as needed.
Responsibilities: Be available to work a flexible part-time schedule, sometimes on very short notice, to meet staffing requirements of the Center. Participate in implementing curriculum and classroom activities. Assist in organizing and maintaining classroom environment, equipment, and materials. Monitor children's activities individually and in groups. Confer with other center staff regarding educational and social progress. Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training and supervision as required. Help organize and attend Center parent meetings and other Center events. Refer concerns expressed by parents to appropriate teacher and share observations regarding parent-child interactions. Prepare breakfast and snacks. All other assigned duties.
Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to understand the developmental needs of children. Some experience working with young children. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and fill in wherever needed. Coursework in early childhood education desirable. Warm and nurturing personality. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Reports to: Center Director
South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mission: South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers. Four core goals form the foundation of our work: Enable parents to work Help each child reach their full development potential Facilitate positive youth development Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~ socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability ~ ethnicity ~ veteran status ~ education status ~ religious or spiritual beliefs. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.
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Level

MidL4

Location

East Weymouth, MA

Occupation

Childcare Workers

Industry

Child Care Services

Posted

today

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