EEC Certified Infant Teacher

The Goddard School of Charlestown, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in Charlestown is seeking an experienced EEC-certified Infant Teacher to provide a nurturing environment for infants. This full-time role offers a collaborative atmosphere in a new school with a focus on professional development and a competitive salary, along with benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Applicants should bring multitasking skills and a passion for early childhood education.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Certified Infant/Toddler teacher through MA Department of Early Education & Care.
• At least one year of full-time experience in a licensed infant classroom.
• Strong communication skills and love for connecting with families.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom for infants aged 8 weeks–15 months.
• Lead developmentally appropriate routines, including feeding and diapering.
• Observe and document milestones using an inquiry-based curriculum.

Skills

Multitasking

Time Management

Communication

Team Player

Education

EEC Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Now Hiring: Infant Teacher
The Goddard School – Charlestown, MA
Compensation: $23–$29/hour (based on experience, education, and classroom assignment)

Calling all experienced, certified Infant Teachers!

Is the infant classroom your happy place? Do you light up around babies and love helping them meet their first milestones? Are you calm under pressure and confident managing the unique rhythms of infant care? If you’re a “baby whisperer” who thrives in a nurturing, professional environment—this is the job for you.

We’re looking for an EEC-certified Infant Teacher with significant classroom experience to join our growing faculty team. As part of our founding staff, you’ll help shape our program from the ground up, in a brand-new school in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Why You’ll Love Teaching Here:

• Premium work environment: Beautiful new classrooms, top-tier curriculum and materials, and a deeply supportive administrative team.
  
  
• Positive school culture: Team-building events, collaboration, respect, and daily laughter.
  
  
• Valued expertise: You’ll work as a co-lead in a well-resourced infant classroom where your voice matters.
  
  
• Full-time consistency: This is a year-round role with guaranteed hours and a set 9-hour shift between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
  
  
• Professional growth: Paid PD days, in-house training, access to CEUs through Goddard Systems University, and opportunities for advancement.
  
  
• Strong benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays, teacher appreciation bonuses, and a childcare discount.
  
  

What You’ll Do:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom for infants aged 8 weeks–15 months
  
  
• Lead developmentally appropriate routines, including feeding, diapering, napping, and play
  
  
• Observe and document milestones using an inquiry-based curriculum
  
  
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families and keep them informed daily
  
  
• Collaborate with co-teachers and school leaders to deliver a high-quality program
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• A certified Infant/Toddler teacher through the MA Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)
  
  
• At least one year of full-time experience in a licensed infant classroom
  
  
• Strong multitasking and time management skills
  
  
• A calm, caring demeanor and deep respect for babies’ needs and rhythms
  
  
• Team-player attitude and dependable work ethic
  
  
• Strong communication skills and a love for connecting with families
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to meet EEC background and fingerprinting regulations
  
  
• Physical capacity to lift and care for infants (up to 50 lbs), including crib and changing table transfers
  
  
• Ability to attend a monthly Tuesday evening faculty meeting (6–8pm during holiday weeks)
  
  
• Must be able to work any required full-day shift between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday
  
  

About The Goddard School – Charlestown

Opened in February 2025 in a brand-new space in the Charlestown Navy Yard, our school is independently owned and operated by early childhood professionals who truly value teachers. As part of the national Goddard School system—recognized for innovation, inquiry-based learning, and high standards in education and safety—we offer a best-in-class foundation for children from six weeks to six years old.

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