Early Educator - Teacher

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan 25%

Employer match 33%

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Home mortgage initiative

Paid vacation 3 weeks

Vacation cash-out

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Seven Hills Children's Aid and Family Services seeks an Early Educator – Teacher in Worcester, MA. This per diem role supports a lead teacher, helping create a welcoming preschool classroom where children are valued and engaged.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, building relationships with families, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and teacher certification or CDA candidacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/HiSET required.
• Valid driver's license (class C or D) needed.
• Teacher certification or equivalent credential required.
• Experience with early childhood education preferred.
• Able to meet program requirements for education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, caring classroom environment for preschoolers.
• Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Assist with classroom management using positive guidance.
• Maintain organized, stimulating, and safe learning spaces.
• Complete documentation and recordkeeping for the classroom.
• Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers.
• Step in as lead teacher when needed and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Passionate about children

Patient

Nurturing

Team player

Education

High school diploma/GED/HiSET

Driver's license (Class C/D)

Teacher certification

CDA credential or related program

Job description

Job Details

Job: Early Educator – Teacher

Job Location: Worcester, MA 01609-1821

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Fixed Weekday Shift (Monday to Friday)

Job Category: Teachers & Education Supports

Pay and Schedule

Pay: $20.00-$23.00/hour

Schedule: Per Diem- minimum of two shifts per month

Inspire Young Minds

Inspire Young Minds. Build Bright Futures.

Do you believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging place to learn and grow? Join Seven Hills Children's Aid and Family Services as an Early Educator – Teacher and help create meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and lifelong success.

As an Early Educator, you'll work alongside an experienced Lead Teacher to create a welcoming preschool classroom where children feel valued, supported, and excited to learn every day. If you're compassionate, energetic, and passionate about early childhood education, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits for Full-time employees

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25%
• 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
• Work-Life Balance:
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

What You'll Do

• Foster a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.
• Support the planning and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
• Encourage each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Assist with classroom management using positive guidance techniques that celebrate each child's individuality.
• Maintain an organized, stimulating, and safe learning environment.
• Complete classroom documentation and recordkeeping.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents and caregivers.
• Assume classroom leadership when the Lead Teacher is unavailable.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing training.
• Support center-wide operations through teamwork and shared responsibilities

We're seeking someone who is

• Passionate about working with young children
• Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic
• A collaborative team player
• Organized and dependable
• Committed to creating inclusive learning environments
• Dedicated to continuous professional growth

Why Join Seven Hills?

At Seven Hills, we believe children learn best when they're supported by caring professionals who are passionate about making a difference. You'll become part of a collaborative team committed to providing high-quality early childhood education while living our CARE values:

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Respect for Everyone

Every day is an opportunity to inspire confidence, celebrate milestones, and help shape a child's future.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/HiSET
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D
• Teacher Certification
• One year of related experience
• Must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of the following sets of requirements for education and experience:
  • Have successfully completed three credits in category Child Growth and have nine months of work experience or one practicum.
  • Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
  • Have graduated from a two-year vocational program in early childhood education, approved by Office of Child Care Services (OCCS) for both the education experience requirements and have been evaluated by the program instructor.