Full Time Lead Preschool Teacher Needed in Natick

The Tobin Children'S School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tobin Children's School is hiring a Lead Teacher for their Preschool program. Join a dedicated team in a nurturing, NAEYC-accredited environment where every child's needs are prioritized. Full-time positions offer competitive hourly rates and comprehensive benefits, fostering an engaging educational experience for children and staff alike.

Benefits

Paid ½-hour break on workdays over 6 hours

401K with employer match after one year

Paid time off benefits increase with longevity

60% childcare discount

Annual class transition for children

Paid days during school-wide closure weeks

Paid professional development

Qualifications

• EEC Preschool Teacher certification required.
• Experience in early childhood teaching preferred.
• Knowledge of a second language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of the preschool classrooms, supervising children and ensuring their safety.
• Plan and assess curriculum and communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff.

Skills

Early childhood education

Communication

Curriculum planning

Supervision

Compassion

Education

EEC Preschool Teacher certification

Degree in early childhood or related field

Job description

Join our Amazing Faculty Team at Tobin!!

Job Description:

The Tobin Children’s School is seeking a caring, professional Lead Teacher to lead one of our two Preschool classrooms. Full-time positions are available, offering 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts between 7:15 am and 5:45 pm. The educator will join a dedicated classroom team consisting of two other full-time teachers and an afternoon assistant, supporting up to 18 children daily. Responsibilities include child supervision, curriculum planning, assessment, parent communication, and ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols. Our school features 9 standalone classrooms, including two Preschool and two PreK classrooms, housed in a refurbished Victorian building with beautiful outdoor play spaces and an indoor gross motor room.

Who We Are:

The Tobin Children’s School is an NAEYC-accredited program offering full-year, full-day programs for infants through PreK. We have built an excellent reputation in the area, winning Best Childcare Center in Metrowest for 22 consecutive years and being recognized as a Boston Parent's Paper Family Favorite for six years in a row.

We provide a variety of experiences and activities designed to encourage children to learn about themselves, their friends, and their environment through small and large group activities, quiet times, active play, indoors and outdoors. Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate, fostering creativity and teacher input.

Requirements:

Applicants must have EEC Preschool Teacher certification and early childhood teaching experience. A degree in early childhood or a related field is highly valued. Knowledge of a second language is also highly desirable.

Why Work at Tobin?:

• Paid ½-hour break on workdays over 6 hours
• 401K with employer match after one year
• School philosophy supports maintaining appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
• Time clock for clocking in and out
• Annual class transition for children
• Separate classrooms for morning and afternoon sessions
• Paid time off benefits increase with longevity
• Paid days during school-wide closure weeks
• Children enrolled in 5-day schedules only
• We put the needs of the children first!

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate based on education and experience, ranging from $21.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Full-time benefits include medical and dental insurance (optional Aflac and vision care), 12 paid holidays per year, 401K with employer match after one year, short-term disability, a 60% childcare discount, paid professional development, and increasing paid time off with longevity.

Our school is a professional, friendly organization with a strong team-teaching approach and a family-oriented atmosphere. If you love teaching young children and want to be part of our small, engaged team, we look forward to meeting you.