Job Description Long-standing preschool is seeking an experienced early childhood educator who can passionately support children’s play, inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking for a teaching position, as Head Teacher. Our school is a small, private, non-profit offering a morning program (with extended day) in East Providence, RI. We are an intentional community of dedicated teachers and families committed to a Reggio-inspired approach to teaching and learning. Strong candidates will have the following personal and professional attributes: • A dynamic educator who has a passion for engaging young hearts and minds through an emergent curriculum • 2+ years teaching in an early childhood setting • familiarity with the Reggio Emilia philosophy • the ability to provide a variety of learning opportunities, methods, and materials, which support the diversity of abilities within the classroom • a deep understanding of early childhood development • practices thoughtful, respectful, and effective classroom management techniques • works collaboratively with faculty and communicates clearly with parents • Bachelor’s degree with RI teaching certification Some of the responsibilities of this position include: Head teacher is part of a teaching team responsible for a daily group of 18 children ages: 3-5 year olds. Leading group times, setting up inviting activities that are inspired by our philosophy, creating an environment that promotes a love of learning and cognitive growth along with facilitating social development. Additional features of the position: Children are in school till either noon or 2pm, if they stay for the extended day. This gives our teachers plenty of time to prepare for the next day and recharge their batteries! Our program operates on a school year schedule: Late August through the end of June which includes a 3 week summer camp. School is closed for July and August. ~ 4 weeks off during the school year. Job Type: school year: 35 hour work week w/flexible summer responsibilities. Pay: annual salary ($45-$47K)

 

COME JOIN THE NEWTOWNE SCHOOL FACULTY AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN THE EARLY EDUCATION FIELD! 

Newtowne School Teaching Fellows will spend two years as part of the Newtowne community and leave with a Master’s Degree and a Lead Teaching qualification from the department of Early Education and Care in Massachusetts. Above all, Fellows will develop a repertoire of innovative practices that deeply honor childhood and meaningfully contribute to advancing social justice.  Teaching Fellows will be offered: 

• Funded M.A. degree 
• Applied experience in classrooms 
• Living stipend for part time-work* 
• Benefit package with medical/dental/vision contributions, and flexible spending accounts for health, transit, & dependent care 
• School vacation breaks (including gaps between school year and summer programs) and a bank of paid flexible time off 
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced, Reggio-inspired practitioners 
• Professional development and networking opportunities in early childhood professional groups *Note: Fellows are expected to commit to working at Newtowne for the duration of the two-year fellowship (including two summers) and to complete their program of graduate study within two years. 

Strong applicants will possess many of the following: 

• B.A. degree in any field 
• EEC preschool or infant/toddler teacher certification (or qualified to apply for EEC certification)
• Commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist education 
• Commitment to supporting students with special rights using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches 
• Interest in Reggio Emilia-inspired and other progressive teaching practices 
• Interest in cooperative models of education and home-school partnerships 

Application details:  Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hiring@newtowneschool.org with the subject line: Newtowne Teaching Fellowship Application - [applicant’s name]. In their cover letter, applicants should address the question: ‘How does my identity play a role in the teaching and learning experiences that I am a part of?’. There is a rolling application process for this Fellowship; candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience, with interviews beginning in the Spring of 2025 for those who have submitted an application to an accredited M.A. program in Education, Child Development, or a related field. Fellowships may be offered with acceptance to a degree program pending, but will not be funded until enrollment in the university program is confirmed.  Newtowne School is committed to building and sustaining a diverse early education workforce. Teachers from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.  About Newtowne School:  Serving roughly 60 students, the Newtowne School’s mission is to provide a warm, caring environment that seeks to guide young children as citizens of our world. We are committed to developing children’s self-confidence and love of learning as we help them negotiate new relationships and appreciate diversity. Our Reggio-inspired community is deeply cooperative with families, teachers, and administrators working together to create a peaceful and supportive environment for the children, both in school and as part of the larger Cambridge community.  For more information about Newtowne School, please visit us at www.newtowneschool.org .2025 Cohort - Newtowne School Teaching Fellowship_PublicAd

       

Job Opportunities: Substitute Teachers, Part-time assistants, Teen helpers

Contact:happyhensfarmandforestschool.org

Call or Text: 802-216-0728

Email: hello@happyhensfarmandforestschool.org

        Administrative Specialist The Administrative Specialist will be responsible for performing a number of administrative duties including planning and coordinating the daily business operations of the school, directly supporting the Co-Heads of School. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks. The ability to build relationships and collaborate with different stakeholders is also an essential skill required for this role. This person reports to the Head of School (Operations). Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with course work in Business Administration, Organizational Management, or related discipline desired. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a school registrar, secretary, or comparable school clerk position.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Accounting Skills, certificate, or experience.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable about basic QuickBooks functions (or willingness to take training).
• Experience with academic/grant writing.
• Capable of taking initiative, trying experimentation, and being flexible.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently.
• Problem-solving frame of mind and ability to invent creative solutions,
• Knowledgeable about progressive education, social constructivism, or Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Charter school experience highly desirable.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful, and friendly.
• Maintains student records, including assessment results, test scores, discipline citations, medical reports and records, and other documents.
• Receive and review subcontractor timesheets (monthly).
• Coordinates Head of Schools’ school master calendar of meetings and events.
• Maintain a calendar of state and federal filing requirements.
• Maintain and organize filing systems of paper and electronic documents.
• Manage records including but not limited to: student enrollment, attendance, assessment, medical, disciplinary and other student records.
• Provide research: collecting and analyzing information.
• Respond to emails and interface with families.
• Protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Supervises requisitions, receives, and distributes/stores classroom, school office, and Work Room materials and supplies; maintains ongoing inventory; processes packing slips.
• Secures childcare coverage for special events.
• Prepares necessary forms for Human Resources to hire, upgrade, terminate or authorize special payments to staff.

• Prepares yard supervision schedule.
• Arranges for conferences and travel of administrators and staff; prepares related purchase order or payment requisitions; and follows up with receipts, invoices, and expense claims.

• Investigates circumstances of employee on-the-job injuries; prepares required documentation; and reports safety hazards to the Heads of School.

• Recognizes problems and impediments and reports them promptly with options for solutions to the Co-Heads of School; promotes and assists with constructive resolutions.

• Establishes and maintains professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, students, staff, neighbors, and partners.

• Monitors charter school’s special projects accountability timelines and coordinates timely completion of administrative/clerical tasks.
• Prepares and processes facility use agreement forms using established Charter School Board procedures.

• Prepares annual performance audit in collaboration with Heads of School.

• Provide general administrative support as required by the Heads of School.

Accounting /QuickBooks Responsibilities:

• Organize transactions (expenses and deposits) in QuickBooks, draft invoices to clients, and reconcile bank accounts with Quickbooks account. 
• Assist in preparing 990, 1099-MISC, 1096 taxes.
• Coordinates the development of, and prepares, school site General Fund and special projects budgets; prepares budget transfers as appropriate; monitors charter school budget.

Fundraising Responsibilities:

• Research and organize Local/National Grants for the school.
• Research and develop fundraising events.
• Draft email/letter templates for campaigns.
• Write and develop grant proposals.
• Create and share a quarterly newsletter for donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Create and share an annual report for donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Marketing Responsibilities:

• Create a brochure and/or other collateral to promote enrollment and engagement opportunities at Wellheart.
• Recruit and oversee any communications interns or volunteers.
• Draft seasonal/event related Newsletters.
• Maintains School website.
• Utilize social media for marketing.

Head of School - Operations The Head of School (Operations) will oversee the day-to-day operations, and uphold the overall vision and mission of the school. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Head of School (Operations) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Wellheart's staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. He or she will work with the Board on school growth and development, and advises on topics of fiscal accountability, staffing, and quality assurance. She or he will provide knowledge and oversight of the school’s strategic plan, financial development and management, operations, facilities, human resources, public relations, and quality.  Professional Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required. A Master's Degree in administration, business, or a related field is preferred. 
• Several years of experience in operations, program management, or administration within a school environment.
• Demonstrated history of effectiveness in leadership of a charter school.
• Demonstrated acumen for day-to-day operations, fundraising, human relations, and budget preparations.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.

Responsibilities:

• Drives the charter's vision, mission, overall direction, and long/short-term goals.
• Develops, implements, and monitors work practices, systems, and methods that are effective, efficient, and consistent with charter school and administration standards, policies, and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: families, students, employees, neighbors, and partners.
• Integrates the community with effective communication and public relations.
• Hires, supervises, evaluates, supports, and conducts disciplinary action for employees. Direct supervision of administrative, facilities, and other support staff.
• Provides training to employees on school policies and regulations as they apply to school site operations; standard school site rules and procedures; computer operation and software programs used at the school site; proper use of office equipment; and emergency procedures.
• Supervises the enrollment, transfer, discharge, and readmission process for students, and the preparation of related records and files, as well as student transportation.
• Supervises the preparation of the student enrollment and attendance report.
• Supervises the maintenance of student records, including assessment results, test scores, discipline citations, medical reports and records, and other documents.
• Supervises student medication dispensation and injury reports.
• Purchasing, event planning, and management, as well as preparing and processing field trip requests.
• Assists in writing, translating, publication, and distribution of weekly school newsletter.
• Oversees charter renewal and annual reports, and assists in the preparation and development of the annual budget by preparing cooperatively with employees and contractors, for approval by the Board.

Financial Management & Development Responsibilities:

• Fiscal management and reporting tasks.
• Coordinates the development and oversight of the school’s General Fund, operational, capital, and special projects budgets; prepares budget transfers as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains purchase orders and other expense records; approves, logs, and monitors expenditures; reconciles site records monthly office reports; resolves discrepancies; and ensures expenditures are within budget allowances for the month and year.
• Helps to design, implement, and annually update the school fundraising plan.
• Researches, develops, and implements the annual grant application calendar that maximizes funding potential for core and supplementary services.
• Recruits and oversees any contract grant writing services, fundraising interns and/or volunteers.
• Works closely with the Board of Trustees to identify and cultivate potential individual donors and potential corporate donors.
• Create reports on fundraising successes, obstacles, and opportunities to the Board of Trustees.

Head of School (Education) The Head of School - Education will oversee the implementation of the academic model and uphold the overall vision and mission of the school. He or she has an investment in the day-to-day academics at the school, and works with the Board for school growth and development. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Head of School (Education) will have overall responsibility for Wellheart's staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. She or he will develop and maintain a deep knowledge of the field, core programs, curriculum, and staff management and training, as well as drive informed decision making for school instruction. Must pass a background check. Professional Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required. A Master's Degree in education, administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience as a classroom teacher, ideally in a Reggio setting.
• Demonstrated history of effectiveness in leadership of a school or education related nonprofit.
• Knowledgeable about progressive education, social constructivism, or Reggio Emilia philosophy.  
• Demonstrated acumen for mentoring and guiding the professional development of classroom teachers.
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector.
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities:

• Drives the charter's vision, mission, overall direction, and long/short-term goals.
• Help to design and implement fundraising, and advocate for and implement community involvement.
• Plans and coordinates arrangements for school and community activities; acts as liaison between school and other schools or outside agencies, the parents, and the public at large.
• Hires, supervises, evaluates, supports, and conducts disciplinary action for employees. Direct supervision of administrative, facilities, and other support staff.
• Creates and sustains an environment of health, wellness, safety, respect, and support for learning.
• Manages food service program and curriculum.
• Advise and support the parent council.
• Processes, assigns, trains, and directs work of volunteers.
• Organizes an interview process for hiring certificated and classified staff.
• Seeks out and participates in educational and professional development and motivates and encourages such developments for school.

• Establishes and maintains professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, students, staff, neighbors, and partners.
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
• Responsible for implementation of Wellheart’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for the enhancement of Wellheart’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations.
• Responsible for leading Wellheart in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain Wellheart's staff.
• Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.

Curriculum & Instruction Responsibilities:

• Initiate K-8 leadership for curriculum planning, development, and implementation, as well as model high quality instruction.
• Administer, coordinate, and supervise the instructional program by cooperatively working with faculty.
• Approve the selection of instructional materials and textbooks through proper channels as a cooperative committee procedure at all levels.
• Develop curriculum guides and instructional brochures for the school by working cooperatively with appropriate committees. 
• Recruits and evaluates staff members, and supervises and coordinates a program of orientation for new teachers and in-service training for experienced teachers. 
• Direct the use and distribution of instructional equipment and materials for the school. 
• Prepare and submit reports to the Board and State of NH relating to the progress and accomplishments in curriculum and instruction development programs.
• Develop and maintain a Curriculum Materials Center in the school.

              Join Our Team! Botanic Gardens Children's Center seeks EEC-certified Infant Teachers to join our talented and passionate team! Why Choose Campus Child Care?

We are seeking a dedicated, certified, Teacher to join our team starting in January 2025. As a Teacher at TCM, you will play a key role in nurturing and educating young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe and stimulating environment. Interested candidates are asked to send the following to director@thechildrensmeetinghouse.org

• Resume
• Letter of interest
• EEC Certificate
• Hours of availability * any restrictions in hours/days of availability *
• The desired rate of pay
• Hobbies/areas personal of interest

*Responsibilities*

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate children's learning
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore and grow
• Manage classroom activities effectively to promote learning and development
• Monitor and assess children's progress to ensure individualized learning goals are met
• Collaborate with parents to support each child's developmental needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom environment

*Qualifications*

• Previous experience in childcare setting
•  Strong understanding of childhood development principles
• Proficiency in classroom management techniques
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies for young children
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans and activities
• Certification in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Experience with curriculum development & team teaching is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: competitive salary based on experience Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• After School
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Overtime

Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: early childcare experience: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate:  Concord, MA 01742: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person