Head Start Teacher

The candidate for this position will provide care to children at one of New Bedford's sites. To learn more about the program visit us at:  www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.

Head Start and Early Head Start provide family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.

We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:

• AA degree or CDA credential preferred. Experience in an early education and care setting or relevant human service setting;
• Nurturing and patient with children aged birth to 5 years;
• Must be comfortable communicating with families and co-workers in a professional manner;
• Assist with classroom management, daily routine and activities with children;
• Ability to work independently, yet function as a part of a team;
• Able to work with bi-cultural children and families; knowledgeable about child development, learning through play and developmentally appropriate practice;
• Bi-lingual desired;
• Must be able to pass CORI & DCF background checks.

*PACE Head Start Teachers are part of Local 1596 UAW (Union)

Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.

SALARY:  $17.69 (CDA), $19.01 (AA), $21.51 (BA) per hour, additional $1 per hour for a dual language speaker, 30 – 40 hours. per week, 52 weeks. per year

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E-mail a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org

LEAD TEACHER

The candidate for this position will be the primary educator in a classroom at one of our New Bedford sites.

To learn more about the program visit us at:  www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for working with children in an early learning environment.

Here are the skills and qualifications for the position:

• BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required;
• EEC Lead Teacher qualified and experienced in a preschool classroom preferred;
• Nurturing and patient with children aged birth to 5 years, able to develop age-appropriate lesson plans and implement engaging activities; familiarity with Early Childhood Assessments – preferably Teaching Strategies Gold;
• Oversee the daily classroom management, routine, and activities, and support other classroom staff;
• Plan and implement activities and events to engage families in their child’s learning.
• Must be comfortable communicating with families, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional manner;
• Comfortable working with bi-cultural children and families as well as children of differing abilities;
• knowledgeable about child development, learning through play, developmentally appropriate practice, and quality learning environments;
• Bi-lingual desired;
• Must be able to pass CORI & DCF background checks.

Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, and vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.

*PACE Head Start Teachers are part of Local 1596 UAW (Union)

SALARY:  $20.06 (AA) - $22.56 (BA) 25.06 (MA) per hour, plus an additional $1.00 for a dual language speaker, 30 – 40 hours per week, 39 – 52 weeks per year

P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E-mail a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to:  hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org