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Assistant Teacher
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Position Number: 5393635
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Early Childhood

Assistant Teacher

About the Opportunity

The Russell J. Call Children's Center is located on Boston's Northeastern University campus. We are a full day preschool program for the children of faculty and staff of Northeastern University. The Children's Center is a busy, vibrant, fun place to work. Northeastern University provides amazing benefits along with the opportunity take classes and further your educational career.

The Children's Center's philosophy is based on blending a variety of early childhood educational philosophies and approaches, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Constructivist. Children at the Center are viewed as active participants in their own learning, making choices and seeking out experiences that further their development. Educators at the Center strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports children as they learn and grow at their own pace through play-based and child-centered experiences. Educators at the Center believe in viewing each child as an individual, and they understand the importance of getting to know each child and meeting them where they are developmentally. Come and join our team of teachers!

Responsibilities:

Create secure, nurturing environment for preschool age children by building positive relationships with them, their families, and the other staff members.
Establish strong interpersonal communication with parents and staff.
Participate in constructive team approach to center issues.
Implement creative, appropriate curriculum.
Train and supervise college and high school student assistants
Substitute for team members in case of absence
Anticipate and respond to developmental needs of children through knowledge of early childhood education and by creating strong interpersonal relationships

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
Preschool Teacher Certification through the MA Department of Early Education and Care
2 + years' experience as a Classroom Teacher
Must be able to comply with EEC regulations
Certificate of CPR and First Aid
To take course work as needed to meet performance goals and maintain EEC certification. Attend on and off-site workshops

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Teacher_R121106