Afternoon Early Education Teacher (Infant–Preschool)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Dedham, MA is seeking a dependable Afternoon Teacher for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms. This part-time role runs 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a pay rate of $22–$23 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

You will support end-of-day routines, supervise students, and help create a safe, engaging environment as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts 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.

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

Childcare experience

Multi-age groups

Strong communication

Classroom management

Flexible & dependable

Education

Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher certifications

Job description

The Learning Experience in Dedham, MA is seeking a dependable Afternoon Teacher for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms. This part-time role runs 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a pay rate of $22–$23 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

You will support end-of-day routines, supervise students, and help create a safe, engaging environment as part of a collaborative team.