Educator- Infant/Young Toddler-$500 Sign-On Bonus

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Title Educator- Infant/Young Toddler-$500 Sign-On Bonus Posting Number S00741JP Department Childrens Center Job Summary
$500 Sign-Bonus for those hired on or after June 15, 2021 and before August 16, 2021. ½ paid at first check and ½ paid after 90 days, of eligibility requirements are met.

Bowdoin has taken important safety measures during COVID -19. Staff are tested for COVID -19 twice a week, ventilation systems are monitored for health and safety and all CDC protocols are followed. Learn more about all of our important safety measures here:
https://www.bowdoin.edu/childrens-center/handbookcovidaddendum_june2020.pdf
and here
https://www.bowdoin.edu/covid-19/index.html

The infant and young toddler educator position is a wonderful place for candidates with an interest and some experience working with children under three years old. Our practice offers educators an opportunity to learn about the connection between emotional development and play as well as build a solid understanding of the benefits of nature-based and outdoor-learning. The Children’s Center uses a continuity of care model so that staff do not work with a particular age group but rather work with the children from infancy – three years old. Educators work alongside co-leads, part-time staff, and subs. The co-leads are responsible for building a primary relationship with each child and their family, and the educator builds relationships with a small group of children in what we refer to as a “secondary relationship”. This means that close relationship the educator builds a with the group of two or three small children will be in the context of the co-lead’s primary relationship. The design of this position is to offer mentorship and professional development so that educators can flourish at the Center and contribute deeply to our work. Education/Skills Requirements
Minimum:

Associate Degree in early childhood education, or a related field required, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children birth – 8 years, preferably in an accredited child care program.

Preferred: Bachelors degree and working toward a Master’s degree in early childhood education, or a related field, with experience in practicum settings and/or summer employment in working with children birth – 8 years. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Also required: current CPR /First Aid certification. Must sign a Child Abuse Policy statement, complete the College’s OSHA blood borne pathogen training and show proof of Hepatitis B vaccination (or submit a written declination statement).

A willingness to be mentored and learn excellent professional interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills; computer proficiency (Outlook, Word and internet research required); ability and willingness to learn additional programs required; and a genuine commitment to the field of early childhood education.

Experience working with emergent curriculum or Reggio Emilia inspired programs as well as an interest in working in play-based and nature-based environments is highly desirable. Standard Work Days and Hours
40 hours/week between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Shift Employment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Hourly Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes Posting Date 07/01/2021 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. Supplemental Questions

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