Afternoon Teacher

**SIGNING BONUS: $500. $250 at start, another $250 after 6 months of employment**

Artisan Childcare Center provides high quality early childhood education with a strong emphasis on the arts, primarily music. We serve children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Each child at Artisan receives a daily music lesson. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment within a unique workplace. Artisan offers great benefits and career development opportunities at our growing company. Join a childcare center that values creativity, diversity, respect of children and professionalism.

Assistant Teachers are those employees who work in an early childhood class under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and report directly to the Center Director. The Assistant participates in all required staff training, development meetings including, but not limited to, orientation meetings prior to the beginning of the school’s opening or shortly after the beginning of the school year.

Quality Facilities

Artisan is a warm and nurturing environment for both children and staff. We specialize in converting historic homes into top-of-the-line childcare environments. Our centers are warm, welcoming buildings with well-stocked and thoughtfully designed classrooms. We also have onsite playground areas with a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate toys, and equipment.

Stimulating Curriculum

Our educators focus on social and emotional development through play by offering children the opportunity to explore in both the classroom and natural world. Early academics are also incorporated to ensure children are prepared for their next steps in education. At Artisan, classroom teachers have autonomy when planning theme-based curriculum and activities. We especially love when teachers bring their own passions and interests into the classroom! Incorporating creativity, visual and performing arts, sensory activities, cultural exploration and family are all encouraged at Artisan.

Positive Workplace Culture

Artisan strives to create a community of positivity, teamwork and inclusion by valuing diversity, creativity and hard work. With our open-door policy, teachers are mentored and supported by a team of highly dedicated administrators and senior staff. Our administrative team is committed to creating and maintaining a culture of kindness, communication, understanding and recognition of all the hard work our teachers do. We achieve this by encouraging open communication, training and professional development opportunities, and frequent verbal/tangible recognition of our amazing staff’s hard work.

Teacher recognition includes cash prizes for employee of the month and teacher of the year awards, multiple staff outings throughout the year, a robust teacher appreciation week celebration, holiday gifts, staff shout out boards, tokens of appreciation with fun word plays/gifts, a “you rock” rock passed from staff member to staff member, and staff-nominated peer awards.

Compensation and Career Advancement

Artisan is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement both in the classroom and in management positions. Our educators are a valued members of our community and are compensated as such through competitive salary and benefit packages. We currently operate centers out of Woburn, Newton, and Cambridge; with a center in Weston coming online in the near future!

Classroom Duties

-Nurture, support, and help meet the needs of all children in the classroom, including meal times,diaper changes, supervision and general care.

-Assist with planning and implementation of classroom activities to meet developmental and academic objectives.

- Help with daily classroom record keeping to chart each child’s developmental and academic process.

-Maintaining a positive attitude and open communication with parents/staff/administration.

-Assist with classroom cleanliness, including following sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.

-Assist the lead teacher with progress reports, may be asked to participate in parent teacher conferences twice per year and provide feedback on student’s progress.

Student and Family Support

-Assist parents during drop off/pick up.

-Provide clear communication (verbal and/or written) to parents regarding a child's day.

Administrative Responsibilities

-Demonstrate professionalism in every aspect of the job and adhere to Center guidelines and professional standards.

-Practice the use of confidentiality in all situations as outlined in Artisan Childcare Staff Handbook.

-Observe all deadlines (within the classroom and school-wide).

-Attend all faculty meetings.

-Use a timely and positive manner when voicing concerns or seeking help from Administration

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• EEC Teaching License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location