Afternoon Care Educator: Infants–Preschool (Part-Time)

The Learning Experience; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Dedham, MA is seeking a dependable Afternoon Teacher to support our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms during the final hours of the day. You will help ensure a safe, engaging end to the day and work with a collaborative team.

This part-time position offers a consistent weekday schedule (3:00 PM–6:00 PM) and MA EEC certification is required. Join a caring center focused on development and family partnership.

Qualifications

• MA EEC Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher certifications required by the center.
• Previous professional childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Comfortable working with multiple age groups.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Flexible, dependable, patient, and team-oriented.
• Must meet applicable Massachusetts EEC requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms during afternoon hours.
• Maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios and classroom supervision.
• Assist with snacks, playground activities, learning experiences, and dismissal.
• Support diapering, toileting, and daily care routines as appropriate.
• Engage children through stories, music, movement, and age-appropriate activities.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Help prepare classrooms for the following day.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment.
• Follow Massachusetts EEC licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

MA EEC Infant/Toddler & Preschool certifications

Job description

The Learning Experience in Dedham, MA is seeking a dependable Afternoon Teacher to support our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms during the final hours of the day. You will help ensure a safe, engaging end to the day and work with a collaborative team.

This part-time position offers a consistent weekday schedule (3:00 PM–6:00 PM) and MA EEC certification is required. Join a caring center focused on development and family partnership.