Details
Posted: 23-Jul-22
Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Early Childhood
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Applewild is looking for a toddler teacher for our Fitchburg campus. The teacher is responsible for creating an environment that is safe and nurturing so that the children are able to explore and express themselves while reaching age appropriate milestones.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Tracks the development of students including goal setting and planning activities to meet each children's developmental needs
- Direct supervision of children including the ability to work alone with children.
- Enjoys engaging with children at child's level and sharing meaningful exchanges.
- Works outdoors as part of the program, which includes walks and time in the outdoor classroom/tree garden.
- Prepares and develops emergent curriculum
- Evaluates and modifies the indoor and outdoor environment as needed to meet the educational, safety and physical needs of the children
- Communicates with parents sensitively and appropriately as needed using verbal and written forms of communication
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Able to participate in hikes, playground activities and other gross motor activities
- Able to manage a toddler class and support a kind and safe classroom environment for all students by using problem solving techniques, redirection and natural consequences.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written with students, coworkers and parents.
- Previous work experience in early childhood education
- Current certification in CPR and Child First Aid or willingness to be trained
- Physical ability to bend, sit on the floor and lift at least 40 lbs