Child Development Instructor

We are seeking applications for the position of Child Development Instructor to lead groups in our popular Child Development Program. Currently, we have openings for an instructor to teach in our Brookline location specifically and for substitute positions in all three of our centers.

Isis Maternity operates education and wellness centers for expecting and new parents. We offer a broad range of high quality classes, groups, workshops and private consultations, along with carefully selected products for parents and babies. We are the first and only comprehensive resource of this kind in the Boston area.

About the Position:

The Child Development Instructor is responsible for leading hour-long child development classes for children ranging in age from 6 months to 3 years. A typical “semester” runs from 8 to 14 weeks with the same parent/child pair attending each week. Classes run on every day of the week including weekends. The instructors teach each session according to an established curriculum with activity and discussion details. Elements of each class include: circle time, a weekly activity or discussion topic, songs and other developmental play activities.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Class observations for training purposes
• Weekly curriculum review and class planning
• Room set up and break down
• Facilitation of weekly discussion topics
• Leading of songs, finger-plays, parachute games and other class activities
• Classroom dynamics management (keeping the flow moving at an appropriate pace)
• Attendance at monthly program meetings

The ideal candidate will have:

• A graduate degree in child development or related field
• Experience and success in leading parent/child groups
• Thorough understanding of child development and early childhood milestones
• Interest in helping parents and children grow

Critical Success Factors:

• Comfort in a group/class setting
• Enthusiastic and upbeat personality
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to keep both parents and children engaged

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to lgatto@isismaternity.com with “Child Development Instructor” in the subject line. Please include a cover letter in the body of your e-mail describing your qualifications for the position and attach your resume in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.