We are looking for a Teacher’s Aide who will work with the Teachers to create a warm, welcoming and inviting educational environment for children and families.

Top pay, great benefits, and supportive environment. $18.72 per hour if certified ** and $18.00 if not certified.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

For Full time we offer:

• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5000 per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

**Hired scheduled hours may change from time to time, so flexibility between 6:30 am -5:30 pm is required**

Essential Functions:

Must be able to meet all EEC, NAEYC and Head Start performance standards.

This may be a substitute teaching position depending on need. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to Head Start/Early Head Start and MA Department of Early Education and Care;

• Assist with the maintenance of a clean, safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate classroom environment;

• Assist with individual and group activities in a center-based classroom at the direction of the Teachers.

Qualifications:

• Uncertified Aide position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent $18.00 per hour
• **Certified Aide position requires Child Development Associate credential with High School degree and 9 months experience in a licensed center (18.72 per hour)
• 6 months to 1 year of teaching experience preferred
• 6 months to 1 year of experience working with low income individuals or families preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Khmer) are a plus.
• ORI/DCF review prior to employment.
• Background check prior to employment
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Good attention to detail.

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.