Toddler Assistant Teacher, Guaranteed Paid Time Off

Little Sprouts is currently seeking an Assistant Toddler Teacher to join our team in Peabody. Little Sprouts is a network of 39 preschools and early learning centers across New England. We prioritize employee experience and are closed the week between Christmas and New Year. This offers you a guaranteed week of paid time off upon hire.

Our school director in Peabody carries more than 23 years of leadership experience and is a trusted and dedicated mentor.

Whether you have recently earned your Early Childhood Certification, are a field veteran, or are looking to evolve your classroom experience, Little Sprouts may be a great fit.

A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE:

• Eight-hour shift (openers typically arrive at 6:30 am; closers typically stay until 5:30 pm - COVID precautions and policies may impact these hours).

• Following and maintaining all state mandated COVID precautions and policies for early learning centers.

• Designated one-hour break per shift.

• Following a set schedule that helps children establish healthy eating, sleeping, and bathroom routines.

• Working in close contact with your co-teacher and school colleagues.

• Implementing and evolving our educational approach, which is rooted in social-emotional learning, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) curriculum, and nature-based learning. Four educational pillars, People First, Pedagogy for Tomorrow, Planet at the Core, and Positive Growth, hold up all our programs and lessons.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Child Growth & Development Course (Preferred).

• At least 11 weeks of in-classroom practicum & experience (Preferred).

• Demonstrate kindness and respect for self, others, and our community-at-large.

• Skilled in play-based learning approaches and social-emotional education.

• Deliver required paperwork and completed lesson plans on time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to all MA Public Health and Child Care Regulations.

• Authorize state-required background checks and CORI.

• Act as mandated reporter, both on and off campus.

• Help ensure classroom environments adhere to NAEYC's Anti-Bias Early Education.

• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.

BENEFITS:

• Paid week off between Christmas & New Years.

• 75-50% off discount on your children's tuition.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.

• Health benefits are available upon start date.

• Free Subscription to First Stop Health; receive ongoing care from doctors and prescribers through easy telehealth services.

• 401k with company match.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Career advancement and coaching.

• Additional Paid Time off and Holidays.

• Referral Program.

$17 - $20 an hour