![Town of Brookline](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Lead Preschool Teacher
1 month ago
The Town of Brookline is seeking full-time Lead Preschool Teachers in the early education program located at the Soule Center in Brookline, an attractive space with large indoor/outdoor play areas. The Lead Preschool Teacher will develop and maintain parent relationships, collaborates with colleagues, and takes part in continuous professional development, which ensures a quality learning environment and meets the developmental needs of children aged 2.9 to 5 years. Provides a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social and physical needs of the Center’s children, and other related tasks as required.
Qualifications:
Experience as an early childhood teacher. EEC lead teacher qualified. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others, verbally and writing. CPR and First Aid is required. 40 hours per week.
$58,490.10 annualized salary ($28.01 hourly) plus generous benefits and excellent working conditions. Please apply with resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Lead Teacher Job Description
Primary Purpose
The Lead (Preschool) Teacher develops and maintains parent relationships, collaborates with colleagues, and takes part in continuous professional development, which ensures a quality learning environment and meets the developmental needs of children aged twelve months to five years. Provides a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social and physical needs of the Center’s children, and other related tasks as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Plans, implements and maintains developmentally appropriate classroom space, material and equipment.
Plans, implements, directs and oversee developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities with input from teachers in the classroom; primarily responsible to oversee safety and well-being of children in the classroom.
Responsible to ensure children adjust successfully to a classroom, foster positive relationships between children and their peers.
Promote positive discipline practices that support problem solving and conflict resolution consistent with the staff handbook and EEC standards, rules and regulations.
Supervise toileting, toilet training and diapering practices.
Evaluate children’s development ongoing, work with specialists or outside services designated to a child.
Responsible to maintain children’s attendance and ongoing development records and portfolio.
Complete formal observations and assessments of children in classroom two times per year, schedule and conduct parent conferences to review child assessment two times per year.
Develop and maintain positive and effective communication with parents, create a welcoming environment for parents.
Attend parent meetings on topics related to early education and care and center policies among other topics.
Attend staff meetings, prepare for and lead weekly team meetings. Maintain team meeting notes and plans for team.
Serve as a leader in the classroom to ensure a positive, collaborative and professional atmosphere, serve as a model and provide support to teachers; work cooperatively with staff.
Work with Director to coordinate in-service trainings to meet professional development goals of teachers, give feedback to Director and take part in Teacher performance assessments.
Provide orientation to new staff members; supervise volunteers and substitute teachers.
Supports the mission and philosophy of the Early Learning Center in all duties and functions, as set forth in the staff handbook and the EEC standards, rules and regulations.
Continue to take course work as needed to meet performance goals, keep abreast of developing practices in the early childhood field, and attend in-service trainings.
Performs similar or related work as directed, required, or as situation dictates.
Supervision
The Lead Teacher reports to the Director of the Early Learning Center.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise Teacher and Assistant Teacher on team, volunteers and substitute teachers.
Work Environment
Works in early childhood learning facilities with a moderate level of noise; the work is subject to seasonal changes and requires planning; the employee may work weekends and evenings on occasion.
The employee operates standard office equipment, including a computer, copier; uses classroom, sports and other recreation equipment; operates a department van.
The employee has significant contact with children, parents, the general public, other town agencies, e.g., school department and outside organizations.
Errors could result in of accreditation, personal injury or injury to others, monetary loss or delay or loss of service.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
EEC lead teacher qualified. Two years experience as an early childhood teacher, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that includes an Associate’s degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field.
Additional Requirements
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Thorough knowledge and understanding of EEC licensing regulations, standards and policies and procedures. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with others, verbally and writing, including co-workers, children and parents.
Organized, reliable and conscientious, able to work independently and as a team; ability to act professionally, appropriately, and to maintain confidentiality of records and other information.
Willingness to increase knowledge in the field, to work toward meeting performance goals, and to understand and abide the Center’s policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computer applications (word processing, internet and intranet and software applications.
Physical Requirements
Minimal physical effort is required. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear, sit, use hands to operate equipment and may be required to lift up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents, use a computer and operate a motor vehicle.
-
Lead Preschool Teacher
3 days ago
Brookline, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Town of Brookline is seeking full-time Lead Preschool Teachers in the early education program located at the Soule Center in Brookline, an attractive space with large indoor/outdoor play areas. The Lead Preschool Teacher will develop and maintain parent relationships, collaborates with colleagues, and takes part in...
-
Lead Preschool Teacher
3 weeks ago
Brookline, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Town of Brookline is seeking full-time Lead Preschool Teachers in the early education program located at the Soule Center in Brookline, an attractive space with large indoor/outdoor play areas. The Lead Preschool Teacher will develop and maintain parent relationships, collaborates with colleagues, and takes part in...
-
Lead Preschool Teacher
8 hours ago
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob Summary:The Town of Brookline is seeking a highly qualified Lead Preschool Teacher to join our early education program at the Soule Center. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in ongoing professional...
-
Lead Preschool Teacher
1 day ago
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob Summary:The Town of Brookline is seeking a highly qualified Lead Preschool Teacher to join our early education program at the Soule Center. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in ongoing professional...
-
Lead Teachers
3 days ago
Brookline, United States The Children's Center of Brookline Full time $22 - $26Lead Teachers wanted for March 20252024-2025 School Year Early Childhood Teacher Search!Seeking Team-Teachers for Play-based Nature-rich classroom setting for the 2025-2026 school year, with the option to begin as early as March 2025 to engage in professional development and training alongside our seasoned educators! Resumes will be collected and responded...
-
Lead Teacher
2 months ago
Brookline, United States Creative Imaginations Child Care Center, LLC Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryAbout usWe are small child care program providing quality care to children 6 weeks through age 5 throughout our 4 classrooms. We are a family like environment where everyone works together and collaborates as a team despite being in different classrooms. Our work environment includes:Growth opportunitiesSocial...
-
Lead Educator for Nature-Based Preschool
2 days ago
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States The Children's Center of Brookline Full timeThe Children's Center of Brookline is seeking experienced educators to join our dynamic team! We are a collaborative and nurturing early childhood education center that prioritizes play-based learning in a nature-rich environment. Our program draws inspiration from various research-based philosophies, including Reggio-Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori, and...
-
Lead Toddler Educator
3 months ago
Brookline, United States The Children's Center of Brookline Full time $22 - $262024-2025 School Year Early Childhood Teacher Search!Seeking Team-Teachers for Play-based Nature-rich classroom setting in 2024-2025!The Children's Center of Brookline is seeking experienced educators with EEC Lead Toddler Teacher certification, CDA or equivalent experience. This is a team-teaching position in a cooperative work environment that values...
-
Lead Toddler Teacher
2 days ago
Brookline, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Town of Brookline is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher in the early education program located at the Soule Center in Brookline, an attractive space with large indoor/outdoor play areas. The Lead Toddler Teacher will develop and maintain parent relationships, collaborates with colleagues, and takes part in continuous...
-
Lead Toddler Teacher
1 month ago
Brookline, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Town of Brookline is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher in the early education program located at the Soule Center in Brookline, an attractive space with large indoor/outdoor play areas. The Lead Toddler Teacher will develop and maintain parent relationships, collaborates with colleagues, and takes part in continuous...
-
Lead Toddler Teacher
3 weeks ago
Brookline, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Town of Brookline is seeking a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher in the early education program located at the Soule Center in Brookline, an attractive space with large indoor/outdoor play areas. The Lead Toddler Teacher will develop and maintain parent relationships, collaborates with colleagues, and takes part in continuous...
-
Lead Teacher
1 week ago
Brookline, United States Creative Imaginations Child Care Center, LLC Full time $17 - $22Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryAbout usAre you looking for a rewarding career in child care? Look no further than Creative Imaginations Child Care Center. We are small child care program providing quality care to children 6 weeks through age 5 throughout our 4 classrooms. As the new school year approaches, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join...
-
Lead & Associate Teachers
3 days ago
Brookline, United States Creative Imaginations Child Care Center, LLC Full time $17 - $22Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryAbout usAre you looking for a rewarding career in child care? Look no further than Creative Imaginations Child Care Center. We are small child care program providing quality care to children 6 weeks through age 5 throughout our 4 classrooms. As the new school year approaches, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join...
-
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States The Children's Center of Brookline Full timeJob Summary:The Children's Center of Brookline is seeking experienced educators to join our dynamic team of professionals as Lead Teachers for our Early Childhood program. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a key role in creating, supporting, and implementing safe, fun, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate curriculum in a nature/outdoor focused setting...
-
Lead Young Toddler Teacher
2 months ago
Brookline, United States Creative Imaginations Child Care Center, LLC Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryAbout usWe are small child care program providing quality care to children 6 weeks through age 5 throughout our 4 classrooms. We are a family like environment where everyone works together and collaborates as a team despite being in different classrooms. Our work environment includes:Growth opportunitiesSocial...
-
Upper School History Teacher
4 weeks ago
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States Maimonides School Full timeMaimonides School, a PreSchool - Grade12 Orthodox Jewish day school in Brookline, MA, is seeking an experienced candidate for a full-time Upper School teaching position in History beginning in the academic year. The successful candidate will: Develop strong relationships with students as the foundation for strong learning. Emphasize students doing the...
-
PT Early Childhood Teachers and Assistants
1 month ago
Brookline, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Town of Brookline/Brookline Recreation’s Soule Early Childhood Center is seeking part-time staff (Assistants, Teachers, and Lead Teachers) to work either AM or PM shifts Monday through Friday. At Soule, we value the unique spirit of each child and staff member. The Teachers develop and maintain parent relationships,...
-
PT Early Childhood Teachers and Assistants
2 days ago
Brookline, United States Town of Brookline Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Town of Brookline/Brookline Recreation’s Soule Early Childhood Center is seeking part-time staff (Assistants, Teachers, and Lead Teachers) to work either AM or PM shifts Monday through Friday. At Soule, we value the unique spirit of each child and staff member. The Teachers develop and maintain parent relationships,...
-
Special Education Teacher
4 weeks ago
Brookline, United States Soliant Full timeMinimum 1+ years special education experience required.Soliant Health is seeking a Special Education Teacher who is interested in working in a school setting near Brookline, MA. In this role, the SPED will be providing services for school age students ranging from grades K-12. Please see job details below. Job Description & Requirements: 2023-2024School...
-
Upper Division Permanent Substitute Teacher
3 months ago
Brookline, United States The Park School Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionUpper Division Permanent Substitute Teacher About the Park School The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to...