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Lead Early Childhood Teacher (Toddler and Preschool)
Westford, MA
- Salary: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour
- Direct Hire positions with the school
- Full-Time schedule available
Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, grow, and explore the world? The Goddard School in Westford, MA is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dependable Early Childhood Teacher to join their team.
This is a wonderful opportunity for educators who love working with children and want to be part of a supportive school community that values early childhood education.
Available Roles
- Lead Toddler Teacher: working with children between 15 months – 2.5 years old
- Lead Preschool Teacher: working with children between 2.5 years old – 3.5 years old
Schedule
- Monday – Friday
- 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Leads must be able to work until 6:00pm one out of every four weeks
Compensation
- $22.00 – $25.00 per hour for Lead Teachers; Compensation depends on education, credentials, and experience in early childhood education.
Why Staff Love Working Here
Full-Time Team Members Receive
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) w/ Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Child Enrollment Discount
- CDA Sponsorship
What You'll Be Doing
Teachers play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for young children.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting a child-centered curriculum that encourages creativity and exploration
- Maintaining active supervision of children at all times
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Assisting with diapering and toileting as needed
- Collaborating with other teachers to support classroom activities
- Helping ensure a safe and positive school environment
What We're Looking For
You must meet one of the following for Lead Teacher position:
- Massachusetts EEC Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Educational Psychology, or related field
- Completed college course in Child Development from birth to 7- or 8-years-old
Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when assisting children
- Must safely lift infants into and out of cribs
- Must pass required background checks
Don't meet every qualification?
That's okay! Many great teachers start with babysitting, nannying, or childcare experience. If you love working with children and want to grow in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply! Our client provides training and professional development opportunities.
Join a school community where educators are supported, respected, and given opportunities to grow in early childhood education. Apply today!
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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