Full-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher - $500 Sign-on Bonus
The Longwood Medical Area Childcare Center (LMACCC), located in the Longwood area of Boston, is looking for a full-time Assistant Teacher to work in our preschool classrooms Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 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 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.
- 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 physically lift a minimum of 35 pounds, participate in physical activity including walks with children, maintain full sight and sound supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety and work both indoors and outdoors.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay rate is $16.50 an hour. 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, 3 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.
This is a full time position