Early Childhood Educator

The Goddard School; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare center in Middleton, MA is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide nurturing care for infants aged 8 weeks to 15 months. Responsibilities include managing routines, documenting development, and maintaining communication with families. Applicants should have EEC certification and at least 3 years of relevant teaching experience. Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $22 to $25 based on experience and education is offered alongside benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years teaching in a licensed infant classroom setting.
• Flexibility to work a 9-hour shift Monday–Friday.
• Moderate to complete fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide caring and responsive care for infants.
• Observe and document infant development.
• Manage feeding, diapering, and play routines.

Skills

Multitasking Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Ability to Lift Infants

Education

EEC Certification

Completion of Strong Start 2.0 Training

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Infant Teacher

The Goddard School – Middleton, MA

Compensation: $22–$25/hour (based on experience and education)

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants (ages 8 weeks–15 months).
• Manage feeding, diapering, nap schedules, and play routines.
• Observe and document infant development using our inquiry-based curriculum.
• Maintain open, positive communication with families daily.
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers and school leaders to uphold our high-quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• EEC Certification: Current Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) Infant/Toddler Teacher certification or proof of a submitted application in progress.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years teaching in a licensed infant classroom setting (ratios of 2:7 or 1:3).
• Training: Completion of Strong Start 2.0 for Center-Based Childcare.
• Multitasking Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple infant schedules using digital apps and visual logging systems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift and transfer infants (up to 50 lbs.) and supervise by sight and sound up to 50 feet.
• Availability: Flexibility to work a 9-hour shift (with a 1-hour unpaid break) Monday–Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Shift options include: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Evening Meetings: Attendance at monthly faculty meetings (one Wednesday per month, 6:00–8:00 PM, adjusted during holiday weeks).
• Language Fluency: Moderate to complete fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking) required due to communication with families and curriculum delivery.

Compliance

• Must pass EEC-required background checks, including fingerprinting.

Employment Compliance Statement

The Goddard School – Middleton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state and federal employment laws.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.