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NORTHAMPTON SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Teacher, Center for Early Childhood Education We are accepting applications for both full-time, benefited and part-time, non-benefited positions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and you will be contacted when an opening becomes available. The Center for Early Childhood Education is a Reggio Emilia-inspired, laboratory, early childhood center, enrolling children from eight weeks to 5 years old. The CECE abides by health and safety regulations as required by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. The Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill is seeking dedicated, dynamic, joyful early childhood educators to join our Reggio-Emilia inspired early childhood program, serving infants through preschoolers. The CECE offers a collegial and supportive team, great benefits, and a professional environment in which to grow your career and your expertise in the field. In a state-of-the-art building surrounded by beautiful playgrounds, and with the support of a music studio and visual arts program, our excellent resources and child:teacher ratios create a unique and supportive working environment. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please submit current resume and cover letter. Include a list, with details, of all educator certifications and licenses you currently hold. Please include Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care certifications, or similar credentials issued by states other than Massachusetts. If you have taken a Child Growth and Development Course, and/or hold current CPR and First Aid certification, please include this in your resume or cover letter. Three references required. PRIMARY FUNCTION(S): Provide comprehensive support to the supervising teachers. Build and maintain positive working relationships with CECE team members, families, and children and supporting the classroom environment and curriculum within the context of the philosophy of the program. Build partnerships with families and colleagues to develop a model early childhood program based on best practice and current knowledge. Understand and implement CECE policies and principles and pursue professional development as required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervising and Teaching Children: Work closely with a supervising teacher and teaching team to supervise and guide children in a developmentally appropriate way that aligns with the program philosophy. Supervise children individually or in small groups in the classroom, in common areas, on the playground and on walking trips. Responsible for knowing individual children?s needs, ensuring the health and safety of children and promoting the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of children. Serve as a positive role model for children and families and anticipate and respond to children?s needs for guidance by implementing the philosophy of the CECE in all interactions with children. Facilitate daily activities and transitions to ensure smooth classroom operations and maintain a positive, respectful environment for children and adults. Support children?s investigations and explorations in a team-based environment. Assist with instruction and evaluation of children as assigned by the supervising teacher. This includes working with individuals or small groups of children on activities and projects, reading to children, promoting healthy sleep and nutrition habits, sharing observations of children with the supervising teacher, and assessing children?s work as designated by the supervising teacher. Maintenance of classroom environment: Prepare and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and an orderly physical facility. Assist lead teacher in creating a classroom environment in keeping with the school philosophy. This may include cleaning surfaces, inventory and stocking materi ls, pr