Job Description

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 CTI&rsquo;s Head Start Early Learning Program is seeking full time
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  $20.04 per hour to start.
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 At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness. Narrated benefits Video, why our benefits are the best!
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  We Offer Extremely Affordable Benefits
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   Casual work environment
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   4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
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   Medical
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   Dental
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   Vision
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   Paid Life Insurance
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   Tuition reimbursement up to $5000 per year
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   12 paid holidays
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   56 hours of Paid sick leave
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   Career advancement and professional development paid by us.
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   5% contribution to your 401K whether you contribute on your own or not.
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   Awesome co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency
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   Hired scheduled hours may change from time to time, so flexibility between 6:30 am -5:30 pm is required
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  What You Will Need To Do
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   Facilitate and support children's participation in experiences and activities of the planned curriculum.
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   Interact with children and their families and Family Services Worker to support their development and learning.
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   Support the implementation of guidance strategies used in the program.
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   Implement health, safety and nutritional plans for individual children and record keeping.
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   Ensure sight and sound supervision and monitoring of children at all times.
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   Ensure classroom compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to Early Education. This includes compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Accreditation and MA Department of Early Education and Care regulations.
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   Protect the rights of children and families from abuse and neglect, by working as a liaison between referred families and the Department of Children &amp; Families.
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  Minimum Entry Level Qualifications
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   Minimum Education: AAS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
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   Licensures:
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   Child Development Associate certification is required. No Child Development Associate certification? We will train and pay for you to obtain it, it&rsquo;s on the house!
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   OR
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  EEC Lead Teacher certification.
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  Years Of Relevant Work Experience
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   Work Experience: 1 year of teaching experience required and some experience working with low-income individuals or families a plus.
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  We are more than just a local school - we are a community! Our goal is to work together and uphold our guiding educational philosophy of learning and play.
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  Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we&rsquo;re looking to hire an exceptional Assistant Teacher who will play an essential role in fueling student success. Help us do that by applying for this position and joining our team!
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   Commitment
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    to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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  Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.
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