Early Childhood Teacher - Full Time

Primrose School of Chelmsford; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Coach

Co-teacher pairing

Planning coverage by Faculty Support

Leadership Team

Fully stocked classrooms

Books and supplies provided

Job summary

Primrose School of Chelmsford is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead a classroom with intentional instruction and to build meaningful relationships with children and families. You will implement the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and partner with school leadership on progress meetings to ensure student growth.

The role offers robust support, including an Education Coach, a paired co-teacher, and daily planning coverage, with fully stocked classrooms and ongoing professional growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom faculty and school leadership.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of an active classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily classroom experience for a group of children.
• Maintain a safe, attentive, and well-managed classroom and playground environment.
• Implement lesson plans and the daily schedule using the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum.
• Observe and assess children’s developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with school leadership on student progress meetings and evaluations.
• Create a classroom environment that is organized, engaging, and confidence-building for children.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents.
• Set clear expectations for behavior and guide children with consistency and encouragement.
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers and other classroom faculty.
• Help maintain the classroom, shared spaces, and playground areas.
• Attend required faculty meetings, student progress meetings, and school events.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree / two years of college / 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher

Pay: $19–$24 per hour Job Type: Full-time

If you are an early childhood educator looking for a school where strong teaching is supported, materials are provided, and leadership is actively involved, we would love to meet you.

This role is built for a teacher who wants to lead a classroom with intention, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and grow in a professional school environment where support is real, not theoretical.

What you will do

• Lead the daily classroom experience for a group of children
• Maintain a safe, attentive, and well-managed classroom and playground environment
• Implement lesson plans and the daily schedule using the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum
• Observe and assess children’s developmental progress on an ongoing basis
• Partner with school leadership on student progress meetings and evaluations
• Create a classroom environment that is organized, engaging, and confidence-building for children
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents
• Set clear expectations for behavior and guide children with consistency and encouragement
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers and other classroom faculty
• Help maintain the classroom, shared spaces, and playground areas
• Attend required faculty meetings, student progress meetings, and school events

What support looks like here

• A dedicated Education Coach to help strengthen your teaching practice
• A carefully paired co-teacher to support a strong classroom partnership
• Daily break and planning coverage from an assigned Faculty Support Teacher
• A 4-person Leadership Team that is present, responsive, and invested in your success
• Fully stocked classrooms with books, materials, décor, and supplies provided
• A consistent roster of children throughout the school year

Our Unique Benefits

We believe teachers deserve to feel secure, valued, and supported in their careers.

What you can expect as a Primrose teacher:

Compensation & Financial Security

• Compensation that increases with experience, education, and professional achievements
• Health, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance starting Day 1
• 15 paid holidays annually, including a week off between Christmas and New Years
• Paid vacation starting Day 1
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with employer matching

Workday Experience & Support

• Predictable schedules that allow you to plan your life outside of work
• Weekly, paid planning time built into the school day
• Reliable break coverage so you can step away, reset, and recharge during the day
• Fresh meals and snacks prepared daily by our in-house chef

Professional Growth & Career Advancement

• A school culture that treats teachers as professionals and invests in their long-term success
• Opportunities to build competitive skills and grow professionally, with a strong track record of promoting teachers into management roles
• One-on-one mentorship from an experienced Education Coach
• An engaged four-person Management Team made up of previous Primrose teachers that support teachers throughout the school day
• Free early childhood education courses through our exclusive partnership with Middlesex Community College

Classroom Excellence & Teaching Support

• Fully stocked classrooms - no personal spending required; your paycheck is 100% yours
• Consistent classroom rosters for the full school year so you can build meaningful relationships with your students
• Intentional co-teacher pairings designed to create strong classroom partnerships
• Expert-designed lesson plans provided by Primrose - say goodbye to spending evenings or weekends searching Pinterest or building lessons from scratch. Focus on what you do best: bringing learning to life for your students

Required qualifications

• High school diploma
• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom faculty and school leadership
• Ability to meet the physical demands of an active classroom environment

Preferred qualifications (not required)

• Associate’s degree, two years of college, or 2 years of relevant experience
• EEC Teacher certification
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of hire

Professional expectations

• Follow all school policies and all applicable local, state, and national regulations related to the health, safety, and care of children
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with school expectations
• Complete required EEC professional development annually
• Complete required Primrose training within established timelines

At Primrose, teachers are not left to figure everything out on their own. You will have curriculum, materials, coaching, and leadership support so you can focus on what matters most: building a strong classroom and helping children grow.

Primrose School is an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome and celebrated here.