Assistant Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As a member of the teaching team, the teacher assistant helps ensure that each child’s developmental needs are met. The Teacher Assistant will substitute for Preschool Center Staff and provide classroom support and assistance as needed. This position will be a Travel Assistant Teacher and travel between our Weymouth, Randolph and Quincy Preschools. Reliable transportation is a must. This full-time position will be primarily covering vacations, time off and leaves of absences in our preschool and early childhood centers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be available to work a flexible full-time schedule, sometimes with location changes, 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.

• Must be able to travel to all early childhood program locations.

• Coursework in early childhood education desirable.

• Warm and nurturing personality.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Reports to: Center Director

• All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and work in a no sedentary environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

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 ~socioeconomic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. 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.