Staff Qualities, Benefits, and Professional Qualifications
At Groton Community School, we value individuals with warmth, openness, good humor, creativity, and diverse talents. Staff are chosen for their professional qualifications, experience, and commitment to young children. We have full-time and part-time teaching staff at Groton Community School during the school year and also in our Summer Camp program.
Our dedicated staff members strive to provide children and families with the best possible early childhood experiences, and we reward their professionalism and commitment with benefits and staff development opportunities. Staff benefits include personal/sick time and vacations, and tuition discounts for staff children. Staff can also take advantage of medical, dental, retirement and disability benefits. We encourage and financially assist staff to participate in staff development workshops, seminars, conferences, and coursework. We offer on-site staff training opportunities throughout the year, and generate ideas for professional development through staff collaboration and group goal setting. Staff members attend the annual conference sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Our salaries are competitive and dependent upon each individual’s training and professional experience in the field with opportunities for advancement. Staff longevity is celebrated and compensated accordingly.
Educators (Head Teachers, Teachers, and Assistant Teachers) at Groton Community School meet the qualifications of the Department of Early Education and Care and have varied educational backgrounds. Head Teachers have degrees in Education, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees in a related field, or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees in another field with an equivalency in Early Childhood Education. Teachers work toward the credentials of a Head Teacher. Assistant Teachers have energy, enthusiasm, and an enjoyment of young children, and also possess a desire to learn and grow in the field. All teaching staff have a solid framework in Early Childhood Education and experience gained through training and working with young children. They fully share the philosophy, goals, and values of our program. Previous experience is highly valued, but we welcome promising individuals who are new to the field.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We offer a supportive, professional, and high-quality environment, as well as competitive salary and benefits.
An Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in another field with an equivalency of coursework in Education, are required in order to be a Head Teacher. Assistant Teachers have or work toward EEC Lead Teacher Certification (a minimum of four college courses in Early Childhood Education). Experience with Handwriting Without Tears, Eureka Math and NAEYC Accreditation are a plus!
POSITION OPENINGS
We welcome applicants to contact us at any time so we may keep their information on file for future school year and summer openings.
Current Opportunties:
There is some availability for the upcoming school year. Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Substitute Teachers are invited to apply. Please share a cover letter and resume to be considered for these openings.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Linda Kosinski, Director
Groton Community School
110 Boston Road, Groton, MA 01450
Fax: (978) 448-2399
E-mail: LKosinski@grotoncommunityschool.org
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