Early Childhood Educator (EEC) / Preschool Teacher

Arbor Associates; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

AD&D coverage

Sick time

Job summary

Arbor Associates is hiring an Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teacher in Fitchburg, MA. The role involves caring for infants through age 5 in a warm, nurturing program. Flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM with first shift responsibilities.

Certified teachers, ECE professionals, or candidates with CDA credentials are encouraged to apply. Benefits are included and the team collaborates to support children’s development and families.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher or CDA credentials welcomed, or ECE coursework ready to put training to work.
• Serving infants through age 5 in Fitchburg with a warm, nurturing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, developmentally appropriate environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Engage children through play, learning activities, and daily routines.
• Support children’s emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development.
• Guide behavior with respectful, consistent, positive approaches.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, stimulating, and welcoming.
• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and delivering creative, age-appropriate lessons.
• Encourage individualized learning, inclusion, and positive social interactions.
• Observe developmental progress and maintain accurate classroom documentation.
• Build positive relationships with families and caregivers.
• Follow safety, confidentiality, and child protection policies.
• Assist with bus monitoring, light housekeeping, and support in other classrooms as needed.

Job description

Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teacher | Fitchburg, MA | $22–$24/Hour | BenefitsFitchburg, MA | First Shift | Flexible Hours Between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Teach little ones. Grow with a team that backs you. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are learning how the world works, and they need patient, playful adults to show them.

If you’re a certified teacher, an early childhood professional, or someone with CDA credentials or ECE coursework ready to put your training to work, Arbor Associates wants to meet you. We’re hiring Early Childhood Educators / Preschool Teachers for a warm, nurturing program in Fitchburg serving children from infancy through age 5. You’ll help children build confidence, learn through play, and thrive, alongside a collaborative classroom team.

Why join Arbor?

$20 to $23 per hour, based on experience and credentials [confirm what sets placement in the range]

First shift with flexible hours: Work within a 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM window, with no nights or weekends [confirm]

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• sick time [confirm eligibility, e.g., hours threshold]

A supportive classroom team:

• Collaborate with teachers, classroom staff, and program leadership

A mission that matters:

• Help children learn, build confidence, and thrive

Opportunities that fit:

• Arbor connects caring professionals with meaningful roles that match their qualifications, needs, and schedules

What you’ll do

• In the classroom: Provide a safe, caring, developmentally appropriate environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
• Engage children through play, learning activities, and daily routines
• Support children’s emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development
• Guide behavior with respectful, consistent, positive approaches
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, stimulating, and welcoming
• Learning and development: Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and delivering creative, age-appropriate lessons
• Encourage individualized learning, inclusion, and positive social interactions
• Observe developmental progress and maintain accurate classroom documentation
• Teamwork and families: Collaborate with teachers, classroom staff, and program leadership
• Build positive relationships with families and caregivers
• Program support: Follow safety, confidentiality, and child protection policies
• Assist with bus monitoring, light housekeeping, and support in other classrooms as needed