<p>The Magic Dragon's Children Center is seeking candidates who share the joy in teaching and caring for young children between the ages of birth to five on a flexible substitute basis. Position is Monday - Friday on an as-needed basis, flexible hours between 7:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with infant, toddler and preschool children preferred, but not required </li><li>Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field preferred, but not required </li><li>MA EEC Teacher, Lead Teacher, or Director Certification preferred, but not required </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Current authorization to work in the United States </li></ul> <p>Magic Dragon Preschool and Children's Center provides an educational based child care experience to families throughout the South Shore. We recognize and respect individual differences and cultural diversity by offering a high quality early childcare program. Our staff consists of highly educated and degreed early childhood teachers and qualified support staff. In a safe nurturing environment, we promote physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development, while being sensitive and supportive of a family's child care needs.</p> <p>We are accredited by NAEYC (National Association of Early Childhood Education). "NAEYC is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research."</p> <p>Our goal is to provide a happy, safe, learning environment that:</p> <ul> <li>Allows children to play and explore freely </li><li>Develops positive relationships with others </li><li>Fosters a strong sense of self and respect for others </li><li>Promotes collaboration between home and school </li><li>Encourages a sense of community </li><li>Ensures that each child takes pride in his/her accomplishments </li><li>Challenges every child to reach his/her potential </li><li>Exposes children to all domains of development </li><li>Prepares children for school readiness </li></ul>