Reap & Sow Children’s Center, located in Ashland MA, is a play based preschool with a focus on the importance of co-regulation. We are the only area preschool that specializes in nervous system regulation through free play. At Reap & Sow we understand that childhood wellness is directly impacted by the health and happiness of the adults caring for them. For this reason educator wellbeing is a top priority. We have revolutionized early childhood education with a new model for educator entrepreneurs that is mutually beneficial to our business, the educators we work with, and the families we serve.

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Preschool Owner Responsibilities:

• Understands the importance of self-care in order to best serve the children in our program

• Is able to hold space for children expressing difficult emotions or challenging behaviors

• Maintains a positive mindset toward child learning and social-emotional development

• Understands the importance of free play and believes in the capability of children to excel

• Must have an entrepreneurial mindset and a drive to succeed.

• Is a team player and takes on necessary roles for the success of the program as a whole

• Invests in the students’ well-being, health, and safety

• Is able to compassionately work with children and families while also maintaining appropriate boundaries and adherence to the policies at Reap & Sow

• Is able to work independently, but is also able to request help when needed

• Understands and follows all of Reap & Sow’s processes and protocols​

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Work Hours & Benefits: 

Educators at Reap & Sow “own” their classroom and operate as an independent business entity. This means that the success (or failure) that you experience is a direct reflection of the work you are willing (or not willing) to put in. You can read more about our business design below.

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Reap & Sow is open weekdays from 9:00am-2:00pm. Educators are expected to be here at least 15 minutes prior to the children arriving, and should stay until after all children have left and the space has been tidied up for the following day. Reap & Sow is open year round with 8 weeks of built in vacation time. Educators are welcome to have a substitute teacher lined up for unexpected absences or planned vacations during our regular work schedule. All substitute teachers must meet our minimum criteria to work within the space.

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Reap & Sow Children’s Center does NOT pay the educators within our program. Your clients pay you directly.  Your rent and supplies fee for use of space and supplies is due at the beginning of each month. Rental rates vary based on the number of children enrolled in your classroom.

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Please refer to the chart below to see the difference between Reap & Sow and the averages for early childhood programs in the state of Massachusetts.

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Preschool Teacher Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge of instructional methods and behavior interventions appropriate for preschool-aged children

• Understanding of the importance of nervous system regulation and the ability to co-regulate with children who are having a hard time

• The ability to ask for help or a break when needed

• Desire and ability to work with children

• Entrepreneurial and organizational skills

• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines and obligations

• An ownership mindset with the drive to succeed

• Working familiarity with web design, email automations, marketing and social media presence, play based curriculum development, and payment processing software

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Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:

• Annual First Aid, CPR, Epi-Pen training required

• Annual background checks are mandatory

• Demonstrated knowledge of play based instructional strategies and co-regulation a MUST

• Recent childcare experience or other activity in the area of primary caregiving

• Early childhood educator credentials a major plus

• Continuing education may be required depending on level of education, experience, or certifications

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Apply Today!

Interested candidates can apply at the link below. If we feel you would be a good fit for our community, we will be in touch.