EHS/Infant Toddler Teacher

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.; Marshfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking an infant/toddler educator to provide a nurturing and safe learning environment for ages birth through 3.

The role requires leading classroom activities in alignment with Early Head Start standards and actively involving parents in the child’s education. The position emphasizes strong English communication, experience with birth-3 populations, and compliance with CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint background checks.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Infant Toddler Teacher Certification or CDA minimum required, AA/AS in early education acceptable.
• Bilingual ability is helpful (Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, or Creole).
• Experience with birth-3 population; must speak/understand English.
• All candidates must pass CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide infants and toddlers with a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment to support development and social competence.
• Lead classroom activities in line with Early Head Start standards.
• Involve parents in education to enhance skills and development of children.
• Assist with meal service and other assigned tasks.

Skills

English

Family engagement

Education

Massachusetts Infant/Toddler Certification

Job description

Core Duties

• Provide infants and toddlers with a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social competency.
• Perform teaching activities in accordance with the Early Head Start Performance Standards, while assuming a lead role in the classroom.
• Involve parents in the educational aspects of the program to increase their knowledge and understanding of skills and experiences in child growth, education, and development, specifically with infants and toddlers.
• Meal assistance and other various activities as assigned.

Core Qualifications

• Minimum Massachusetts Infant Toddler Teacher Certification and associate or bachelor?s degree in early childhood (or related field) preferred, will consider AA/AS in early education or related field or a CDA is required as minimum education requirement.
• Bi-lingual (Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish, or Creole) helpful although not required.
• Experience with birth-3 years population. Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Minimum Requirements at employment: All candidates must undergo a CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint background check; prior to beginning employment.
• Date of posting 7/20/26 deadline to apply 7/29/26; or until a suitable candidate is found.
• Valid MA state driver?s license. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.