Excel Academy Charter Schools Careers

Description

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Organization Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory. 

We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model here.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. 

Growth Happens Here.

About the Role and Job- Specific Responsibilities

Excel Academy is launching an on-site daycare for up to 10 newborns, infants, and toddlers of Excel staff and faculty in August 2021.  As a key lever in our efforts to build and sustain a family-friendly work environment, the Daycare will align with Excel’s operating hours and calendar and a provide a quality work-based childcare option for the young children of Excel staff. In alignment with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Daycare will utilize a Spanish immersion model.

Hours: Part-Time (20 hours/week; potential additional hours for coverage/substitute teaching)

As Founding Assistant Daycare Teacher, you will support the program's launch and play a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a safe environment that supports each child in their educational and social-emotional growth. Specific responsibilities include, but may not limited to:

Assist as a Childcare Provider:

• Provide equitable care in a Spanish immersion program for a range of children ages 0-4;
• Support in creating and maintain a warm, safe, and positive environment that encourages learning and socialization;
• Engage children in active conflict management and address behavior issues in a positive manner, and
• Establish and foster positive relationships with children in care and their parent(s)/guardian(s).

Support the Effective Operations of the Daycare Program:

• Assist in all aspects of the day, including daily schedule, activities, snacks & meals (including feeding infants/babies), hand washing, diapering/toileting needs;
• Contribute to daily communication and written records for parents/guardians of children in care, including a brief daily written report for each child documenting activities, incidents/injuries, concerns, etc., and
• Support in the organization, cleanliness, and maintenance needs of the childcare space.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a demonstrable passion for working with infants/toddlers
• Prior childcare experience, preferably in a daycare or childcare center setting
• Proficiency in Spanish required
• Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification
• Ability to work independently and remain organized in a fast-paced environment

Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.