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Job Description Position Summary
This position is responsible for growing the graduation rate of the College by providing leadership to a program that offers Pine Manor College students the opportunity for field-work experience in the area of Early Childhood Education: Health and Leadership. This role is for PINE MANOR COLLEGE and by applying, you understand you are an applicant of PMC and not Boston College
Position Scope
Lead Teacher at the Pine Manor Child Study Center
Teachers are responsible for implementing curriculum and assisting the Lead Teacher with the overall management of the classroom. Teachers supervise the children, plan activities, interact with families and interact with other team teachers. All Teachers will meet the Dept. of Early Education and Care qualifications for state certification.
Responsibilities:
Meet weekly with team teachers to discuss curriculum, plan, assess, and set goals for the program based on assessment of children.
Set up room each morning and/or afternoon with activities for choice time
Greet families at the beginning and/or end of the day
Assist children with toileting and diapering and help children dress appropriately for the weather
Interact with children and assess each child's progress
Help the Lead Teachers with supervision of student teachers from Pine Manor College
Supervise outdoor play with other team teachers
Help with snack preparation, serving, and cleanup
Organize curriculum materials daily
Write a weekly curriculum plan with the other teachers in the team
Attend Staff Meeting once/week
Responsible for the general maintenance of the classroom, assisting in disinfecting tables, sweeping floors, reporting any broken or damaged materials and supplies to the Director
Write progress reports every 6 months for half of the children in the class
Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Director
Communicate Daily with Team Teachers
Attend outside trainings, workshops, conferences to assist with career development including CPR and First Aid Training as required by EEC
Meet with the Director annually to discuss staff evaluation and set career goals
Assess the program with the team at least annually
Qualifications
Teachers must be at least 21 years of age or they must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully completed 3 credits in Child Growth and Development and the amount of work experience combined with education as described by the Dept. of Early Education and Care. Prior experience working with children ages 3-5 is preferred. Team work and strong oral communication skills are essential. Working conditions include lifting 2 and 3 year old children at times, but minimally, and sitting on the floor and in pre-school sized chairs at various times throughout the day. Teachers will help Lead Teachers with the following duties and responsibilities:
Apply Now by sending your resume to
Davida Bloom
Child Study Center Director
Pine Manor College
400 Heath Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-731-7039 office
dbloom@pmc.edu
Pine Manor College will require all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated (with FDA-approved COVID vaccines with emergency use authorization or World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use listing-approved vaccines) against COVID-19 before participating in any on-campus activity related to the 2021-2022 academic year. Exemptions will be granted for legitimate religious and medical reasons.
Requirements Special Requirements
Selected candidate will be subject to a Personal and Criminal background check prior to employment.
Interested parties should send their cover letter and resume to dbloom@pmc.edu. No phone calls please.
Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts background checks including education, and verifies COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity .
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .
