About Us
The Fessenden Children’s Center provides childcare for children 12 weeks to 5 years-old. We are located in West Newton, MA on the campus of the Fessenden School. We are committed to foster social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental growth through thoughtful, integrated curriculum within a safe and nurturing environment. Through interpersonal relationships between teachers, children, and their families, we ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.
Position Summary
The Fessenden Children’s Center is seeking a Lead Teacher for our team on a full-time basis, 40 hours a week for the full year. The person in this role must be able to demonstrate competency in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes child growth and development in the following areas: language self-help and interpersonal problem-solving, cognitive, creative expression, and social/emotional skills. A Lead Teacher must be able to work cooperatively with others in both a team teaching setting and within the Center as a whole, be responsible, innovative, creative, and maintain a professional work environment.
Planning and Program Responsibilities
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Plan group and individual activities with other team members.
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Plan end of year activity for the families that attend the Center along with other colleagues.
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Share in leadership and planning for classroom activities.
Teaching Responsibilities
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Assist in the integration of new children.
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Participate, in turn, in procuring equipment, resources, craft materials, snack items, and books.
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Supervise children in their assigned classroom and bathroom/diapering areas.
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Work as a mentor to teachers, assistant teachers, volunteers, substitutes,
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Take responsibility for clean-up as required.
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Prepare materials in advance of expected time of use.
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Attend all meetings scheduled by the Director including, but not limited to, individual group and Center-wide meetings and on-site professional development sessions.
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Attend all family involvement events.
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Attend 20 hours of professional development training per year.
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Spend one hour per week with the other teaching team members, planning and scheduling weekly activities and preparing a monthly curriculum plan to be submitted to the Director by the last Monday of each month.
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Plan outdoor activities and supervise outdoor play.
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Ensure the safety and well-being of all the children in care by being aware of the following:
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Emergency evacuation and fire drill procedures.
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First-aid responsibilities.
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Location of emergency and permission forms.
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Report on all medical needs, health problems, changes in schedule, phone number changes, etc. to the Director.
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Shall follow all teaching and supervision procedures as outlined by the Director.
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Write and maintain developmental reports for each child. Reports are to be done every three months for infants and every six months for toddlers and up.
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Establish, together with other team members, educational goals for each child; plan and carry out curricular activities designed to meet such goals.
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Be supportive of and communicate openly with parents, fellow colleagues, and the Director.
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Be prepared and willing to help colleagues in other groups if there is a need.
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Greet parents and tell them about their child's day. Inform them about any illnesses or concerns related to their child.
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Communicate to parents up-coming events, supplies needed for the Center such as diapers, wipes, party items, change of clothes, etc.
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To develop warm, friendly, and trusting relationships with parents and extended family members, encouraging them to feel welcome and comfortable within the Center.
Staff Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Responsibilities
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Lift up to 40 lbs.
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Sit for long periods on the floor.
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Stand for long periods.
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Push and maneuver a stroller with four children.
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Comfortable with cleaning and disposing of bodily waste and fluids.
