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Teacher Location - 4 Gould Road, Ware, MA, 01082, United States Job Category - Education, Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services Employee Type - Full-Time Required Degree - High school Minimum Experience - 1 Year Contact information Name - jennifer Cuffy-Ramos Email - jennifer.cuffy-ramos@bhninc.org Description Are you passionate about transforming lives through education and support? Do you have a knack for connecting with students and guiding them toward brighter futures? If so, we have an exciting opportunity just for you! Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Teacher in the Kidstop program at Behavioral Health Network! Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Kids Stop program with the following: Working positively with others to achieve classroom goals. Maintaining an attractive, clean, and organized space in coordination with other staff and in accordance with licensing requirements. Communicating pertinent information with regard to families and children to the Teacher and/or Center Director. Conducting activities for a group of children throughout the day using EEC approved curriculum/guidelines and the daily schedule set by the Director. Learning and following all EEC policies including but not limited to safety, special needs, redirection, behavioral management, and appropriate language. Supervising meals and naptime. Completing incident reports, mandated reports, and any other classroom record as required. Who are we? KidStop Program Our Kidstop Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs are licensed and accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children serving the children and families of the Ware and Palmer, MA area. These various programs provide children from 2 months to 5 years old with care and educational services, keeping the small ratio of teachers to children to ensure the quality of care. Our programs offer a structured curriculum, free play, meals, snacks, planned rest and daily outside play. What are we looking for in a Teacher? High School Diploma or GED required. Meets EEC qualifications for a Teacher\'s Aide/Assistant Group Leader. Ability to obtain (within 3 months) or to have current certifications for CPR, First Aid, and Food Health Safety. Engages in Professional Development, schedule and document sufficient training hours to maintain the required EEC qualifications. Adapts teaching style as necessary in accordance with EEC standards or as requested by the Director. Adapts curriculum to the needs of any child in care. Be willing to work in other classrooms and with varying groups of children as assigned by the Center Director. Have the personal qualities to work effectively with children, parents, and staff in a dynamic, busy, and often noisy setting. Is flexible in the acceptance of assignments and work hours. Demonstrates ability to work with team members from diverse backgrounds. BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Additional Information Reason for Opening - New Position Schedule Days - Weekdays Schedule (Days/Time) - School year 7-9am and then 245-530 pm vacation/summer varies but an 8 hour shift 9am-5:30pm-most days but may # of Hours Per Week - 40