Full Time Lead Toddler Teacher at Tobin Children's School

The Tobin Children'S School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lead Preschool Teacher to join their dedicated team in Natick. This role involves working collaboratively with other educators to provide exceptional care and education to toddlers. The successful candidate will lead curriculum planning, maintain safety standards, and foster a nurturing environment for children. With a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to professional development, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere where educators can thrive. If you are ready to make a significant impact in early childhood education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid 1/2 hour break

401K with employer match after one year

Paid Time off benefits increase with longevity

Paid days during school-wide closure week

60% Childcare Discount

Significant paid professional development

12 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• EEC Lead Preschool Teacher certification and several years of experience required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to plan engaging curriculum are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom team with parent communication, supervision, and curriculum planning.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and EEC licensing regulations.

Skills

EEC Lead Preschool Teacher certification

Early childhood teaching experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Curriculum planning

Knowledge of a second language

Education

Degree in early childhood or related field

Job description

We're Seeking a Full Time Preschool Lead Teacher in Natick
Join our Amazing, Professional Faculty at Tobin!

Job Description:

The Tobin Children’s School is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher for one of our full-day, full-year Toddler classrooms. This Lead Teacher would work collaboratively with two other full-time Toddler teachers and an afternoon assistant in supporting up to 9 children per day in a classroom running 7:15-5:45.

We are looking for an experienced educator and leader to support this classroom team with parent communication, child supervision, curriculum planning, child assessment, and ensuring adherence to all safety and sanitation protocols, EEC licensing regulations, and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria. Full time positions are available at 40 hours per week, working 8 hour shifts with a paid 1/2 hour break. Must be able to work a flexible schedule of 7:15-3:30, 8:00-4:00, and 9:45-5:45 shifts. This position would also be a part of our Tobin Children's School Leadership Team, meeting weekly with our Admins on program planning, school-wide initiatives, and more.

Who We Are:

The Tobin Children’s School is an NAEYC accredited program offering full-year, full-day programs to infants up through PreK on its large Natick campus. The Tobin Children’s School, celebrating 30 years of excellent care and education, has a strong reputation in our area, winning Best Childcare Center in Metrowest for 22 years running. We are also a Boston Parent's Paper Family Favorite seven years in a row! The Tobin Children's School provides a variety of experiences and activities designed to encourage children to learn about themselves, their friends, and their surroundings through small and large group experiences, quiet times and active play, as well as indoor and outdoor activities. We strive to provide a robust developmentally appropriate curriculum with the opportunity for creativity and teacher input.

Requirements:

Successful applicants must have EEC Lead Preschool Teacher certification and several years of early childhood teaching experience. A degree in early childhood or a related field is highly valued. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to plan creative engaging curriculum is a must. Knowledge of a second language is a plus.

Why Work at Tobin?:

• We put the needs of the children first!!
• Paid 1/2 hour break on work days over 6 hours
• 401K with employer match after one year
• School philosophy to staff one teacher over ratio
• Pay clock in to clock out
• Children transition as a class annually
• Stand alone classrooms don't combine in morning and afternoon
• Paid Time off benefits increase with longevity
• Paid days during school wide closure week
• Children enrolled for 5 day schedules only

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate based on education and experience. Pay range: $22.00-$27.00 per hour.

We also offer a full complement of full time benefits with medical and dental insurance (optional Aflac and vision care), 12 paid holidays per year, 401K after one year with employer match, short term disability, a 60% Childcare Discount, significant paid professional development, paid time off that increases with longevity.

Our school is a professional and friendly organization that employs a strong team teaching approach. If you love teaching and are ready to take on this leadership role, we'd like to meet you and share more about why Tobin can be a great career decision.