Job Description

Job Title: Teacher
Division: New Beginnings Early Education and Care
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt; F/T @ 40 hours/week
Position Summary:
The Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in the overall direction and management of the
classroom. The Teacher must carry out the goals and objectives of Springfield Partners for Community
Action¿s New Beginnings Early Education and Care Center¿s educational philosophy and goals. Teachers
are also responsible for the implementation of procedures and regulations of the Department of Early
Education and Care (DEEC), Department of Children and Families (DCF), National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Springfield Partners for Community Action.
Authority:
The Teacher for New Beginnings Childcare is selected and placed into the position by the Center Director



Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
¿ Must have Teacher certification from DEEC.
¿ Matriculated in a college program in ECE or related field.
¿ Associate¿s degree or higher in Early Education or related field preferred.
¿ Minimum of one (1) year classroom experience in early childhood setting.
¿ Current First Aid/CPR certification.
¿ Must have a documented current physical and required MMR.
¿ Experience working with lower income and diverse populations.
¿ Must possess exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail.
¿ Sensitivity and ability to maintain confidential information.
¿ Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast paced environment with minimal
supervision.
¿ Must work collaboratively with others, modeling our work place values, creating a great
place to work and being a role model for others.
¿ Must maintain yearly training hours as specified by DEEC.
¿ Must maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and
appropriate use of planning time.
¿ Demonstrated initiative to identify projects, tasks, or other activities that will further the
organization¿s goals, obtain an appropriate level of support and complete the activity in a
timely manner.
¿ All offers of employment are contingent on the results from BRC (CORI, DCF,
fingerprints) check.

How To Apply

Hello! Thank you for your interest! Please submit your resume and cover letter and the Human Resources Manager will review it and get back to you if your education, experience, and qualifications meet what we're looking for. Thanks!