Head Start Preschool Teacher — Inclusive, Impactful Classroom

Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dimock Center is seeking a Preschool Teacher for Head Start in Boston, MA. The role focuses on delivering a safe, nurturing learning environment that advances social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development for preschool-aged children.

Responsibilities include planning developmentally appropriate curriculum, collaborating with families, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards, EEC regulations, and CACFP requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with technology and electronic documentation systems.
• Massachusetts EEC Preschool Teacher Certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences that promote school readiness across developmental domains.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Utilize observation data and family input to tailor instruction.
• Lead daily classroom operations and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Maintain documentation including lesson plans, assessments, attendance, and records.
• Collaborate with families and support staff to address child needs.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in ECE

EEC Preschool Teacher Certification

Job description

The Dimock Center is seeking a Preschool Teacher for Head Start in Boston, MA. The role focuses on delivering a safe, nurturing learning environment that advances social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development for preschool-aged children.

Responsibilities include planning developmentally appropriate curriculum, collaborating with families, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards, EEC regulations, and CACFP requirements.