Infant Teacher – Early Head Start

Dimock; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimock Center in Boston is seeking an Infant Teacher for Early Head Start to create a safe, nurturing classroom and deliver a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants. You will tailor your plan to observations, assessments, and family input, with a focus on responsive caregiving and strong family partnerships.

The role emphasizes using the Pyramid Model to support social-emotional development, ongoing screenings, and referrals, while maintaining supervision and program policy

Qualifications

• Must have EEC Teacher Certification.
• CDA or equivalent infant/toddler focus required for Early Head Start.
• At least 2 years of experience working with diverse children and families.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Plan and implement individualized curriculum based on observations, assessments, and family input.
• Use the Pyramid Model to support social-emotional development.
• Conduct developmental screenings, track progress, and support early intervention referrals as needed.
• Partner with families through daily communication, conferences, and home visits.
• Collaborate with co-teachers, specialists, and Family Support staff.
• Ensure active supervision and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
• Use positive discipline strategies to guide behavior.
• Maintain accurate documentation (attendance, assessments, incidents, meal counts).
• Participate in trainings, coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole) a plus

Education

EEC Teacher Certification

CDA or equivalent infant/toddler focus

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Infant Teacher - Early Head Start

• Approved Salary: $20-$35.70/hr, based on experience, education, and certification
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15am to 3:45pm

This role is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where infants can grow and thrive. The Teacher designs and delivers individualized, developmentally appropriate curriculum informed by child observations, assessment data, and family input. Through responsive caregiving and strong partnerships, the Teacher supports positive outcomes for children and families while ensuring consistent supervision and full compliance with all program policies and federal, state, and local standards.

Summary/Objective

Mission-driven, community-focused work in a supportive, team-based environment, with ongoing training, coaching, and career growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families.

Essential Functions

• Create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Plan and implement individualized curriculum based on observations, assessments, and family input.
• Use the Pyramid Model to support social-emotional development.
• Conduct developmental screenings, track progress, and support early intervention referrals as needed.
• Partner with families through daily communication, conferences, and home visits.
• Collaborate with co-teachers, specialists, and Family Support staff.
• Ensure active supervision and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
• Use positive discipline strategies to guide behavior.
• Maintain accurate documentation (attendance, assessments, incidents, meal counts).
• Participate in trainings, coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Competencies

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole) a plus.

Work Environment

Works indoors and outdoors as needed. Mandated reporter; must maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and actively engage with children throughout the day.

Required Qualifications

• EEC Teacher Certification required.
• CDA or equivalent with infant/toddler focus required for Early Head Start.
• At least 2 years of experience working with diverse children and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to cover a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Dimock Center values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.