EEC Certified Support Teacher

The Gardner School; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Childcare discount

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Gardner School of Weymouth is hiring an EEC Teacher Certified Support Teacher to join our state-of-the-art preschool. You will engage children, assist in classrooms, and help maintain routines with a supportive, team-oriented attitude.

We welcome candidates with ECC Teacher Certification and a High School diploma, CPR/First Aid, and compliance with licensing requirements. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• ECC Teacher Certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meets state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
• Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.
• Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECC Teacher Certification

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. We're Hiring! Join our team as an EEC Teacher Certified Support Teacher at The Gardner School of Weymouth! We have an exciting opportunity for an EEC Tacher Certified Support Teacher working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Weymouth, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

What You’ll Do

• Engage children in meaningful interactions that support development.
• Step into classrooms to support Assistant Teachers during breaks or absences.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and routine.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with teachers and leadership.
• Model a supportive and flexible team-oriented attitude.
• Supervise children and maintain safety standards.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and licensing regulations.
• Assist in maintaining child-to-staff ratios and completing classroom tasks.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $17.20-$21.25 per hour, based on education and experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• childcare tuition discount
• paid holidays
• professional development opportunities

Career Growth

Opportunities for advancement within our growing organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and ECC Teacher Certification (required).
• Previous experience in early childhood settings preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meets all state-specific licensing and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts or moves weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants of 10 to 60 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, and move freely between classrooms.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.

The Gardner School provides children with a nurturing start for a successful future with a premier preschool experience for children. Built on decades of expertise, we promise to provide a school community that is safe, purposeful, and enriching. This commitment is fulfilled through the efforts of our engaged team members, the growth of thriving children, and the satisfaction of happy families. Together we provide exceptional care and education differentiated by our people, program, and promise.