Preschool Teacher - $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
The Longwood Medical Area Childcare Center (LMACCC), located in the Longwood area of Boston, is looking for a full-time Preschool Teacher to work a Monday through Friday schedule from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Essential Functions
- Provide a safe and quality environment that appropriately meets the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of young children.
- Assist the Preschool Program Coordinator, when appropriate, in the supervision and the general maintenance of all aspects of the classroom program.
- Be involved with planning and implementing daily activities and curriculum to help promote positive social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
- Foster positive relationships, interactions and communication between staff and parents, parents and children, and children and their peers.
- Serve as a cooperative and supportive member of a team, both in the classroom and in the Center.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Preschool EEC certification.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. Previous professional teaching experience preferred.
- Outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and team player skills. Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and openness to new ideas and/or approaches.
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, physically lift a minimum of 35 pounds, participate in physical activity including walking with children, go up and down stairs while supervising children, and maintain full sight and sound supervision of children at all times.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay rate is $20.55 to $21.55 an hour depending on education level. LMACCC offers competitive hourly rates and an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a monthly MBTA pass (up to $110) or free off-site parking, three weeks of vacation, paid holidays, paid sick days, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
LMACCC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity represented by our employees, families, and member institutions. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
LMACCC conducts background checks including certifications and verifies COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process.
*New employees that are sign-on bonus eligible are paid after three months of active employment if they are in good performance standing at the time of payment.