EEC-Certified Atelierista: Open-Ended Art & Outdoor Studio Lead

The-Children's-Center-of-Brooklin; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks (45 minutes daily)

Protected planning time weekly

Team-teaching environment

Job summary

The Children's Center of Brookline is seeking an experienced educator with EEC certification to join our team as Atelierista, our Art and Sensory Teacher. This full-time role (32-40 hours weekly) includes a dedicated classroom and studio space, with daily care and collaborative teaching among three full-time team-teachers and 1–2 interns.

The ideal candidate will hold at least EEC teacher certification, be comfortable teaching outdoors in all weather, and bring experience with open-ended art,

Qualifications

• Must-have EEC teaching certification and strong understanding of child development.
• Experience teaching or creating open-ended art with young children welcomed.
• Two years of classroom teaching with under-5s preferred.
• Ability to manage a classroom with co-regulation and supportive guidance.
• Familiarity with Reggio-inspired approaches and project-based learning ideals.

Responsibilities

• Share daily care and teach within a collaborative team.
• Design and maintain an indoor art/sensory studio and outdoor spaces.
• Document learning and prepare two annual parent-teacher conferences.
• Facilitate circle, stories, and community meetings; support positive routines.

Skills

EEC teacher certified

Open-ended art experience

Two years classroom teaching (under 5)

Co-regulation

Reggio-inspired pedagogy

Outdoor weather readiness

Team collaboration

Documentation of learning

Education

EEC certification

Lead Teacher certification

Job description

The Children's Center of Brookline is seeking an experienced educator with EEC certification to join our team as Atelierista, our Art and Sensory Teacher. This full-time role (32-40 hours weekly) includes a dedicated classroom and studio space, with daily care and collaborative teaching among three full-time team-teachers and 1–2 interns.

The ideal candidate will hold at least EEC teacher certification, be comfortable teaching outdoors in all weather, and bring experience with open-ended art,