Kindergarten Teacher

Primrose School of Burlington; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Primrose School of Burlington seeks a passionate Kindergarten Teacher to join our team. You'll foster confident readers, independent thinkers, and eager learners while receiving strong support and professional growth opportunities.

We offer a nurturing environment with planning time, resources, and a collaborative Education Coach and on-site leadership to help you thrive. This full-time role emphasizes work-life balance and meaningful impact in a growing Primrose school community.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching kindergarten, early elementary, or preschool-age children preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE teaching license or EEC certification required.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and foundational academic skills.
• Experience with early literacy instruction, phonics, and classroom management.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• A positive, dependable, and professional approach to teaching.
• Full-time availability.
• A desire to continue learning and growing as an educator.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, engaging classroom environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
• Deliver engaging lessons in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional development.
• Implement our established kindergarten curriculum while adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs.
• Support early literacy, phonics, reading comprehension, writing, and foundational math skills.
• Use observations and assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and their families.
• Communicate regularly with families about student learning, development, and classroom experiences.
• Collaborate with fellow educators, your Education Coach, and school leadership to continuously strengthen classroom instruction.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.

Skills

Kindergarten teaching experience

Massachusetts DESE license or EEC

Early childhood development knowledge

Early literacy instruction

Communication skills

Organization skills

Collaboration skills

Professionalism

Full-time availability

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Kindergarten Teacher - Primrose School of Burlington

Love teaching kindergarten? Ready for a school that invests in you?

You love watching children become confident readers, independent thinkers, and excited learners. You love the moment a new concept finally clicks, the pride children feel when they accomplish something on their own, and the relationships you build along the way.

But you also deserve a classroom where you have the time, resources, and support to teach your best.

At Primrose School of Burlington, we believe great teachers deserve great support! We're looking for a passionate Kindergarten Teacher who wants to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and opportunities to grow professionally.

Whether you're an experienced kindergarten educator looking for a fresh start or an early childhood teacher ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working at Primrose

More time for YOU.

• 15 paid holidays throughout the year, including extended holiday breaks
• Up to 80 hours of paid vacation annually
• 40 hours of paid sick time
• Consistent, full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule
• Dedicated, paid planning time built into your workday so you can leave work at work

A classroom where you're truly supported.

• Small class sizes that allow you to build meaningful relationships and provide individualized attention
• A collaborative teaching environment with classroom and leadership support
• Dedicated support faculty to provide coverage for breaks and planning time
• A fully stocked classroom with teaching materials and supplies provided
• An established kindergarten curriculum with structured teaching resources
• A dedicated Education Coach who supports your instructional practices and professional development
• An on-site leadership team invested in helping you succeed

Benefits that invest in your future.

• Competitive hourly compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing schools

What You'll Do

As a Kindergarten Teacher, you'll help students develop the academic, social, and emotional skills that build the foundation for future learning.

You'll:

• Create a warm, engaging classroom environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn
• Deliver engaging lessons in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional development
• Implement our established kindergarten curriculum while adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs
• Support early literacy, phonics, reading comprehension, writing, and foundational math skills
• Use observations and assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and their families
• Communicate regularly with families about student learning, development, and classroom experiences
• Collaborate with fellow educators, your Education Coach, and school leadership to continuously strengthen classroom instruction
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience teaching kindergarten, early elementary, or preschool-age children preferred
• Massachusetts DESE teaching license or EEC certification required
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and foundational academic skills
• Experience with early literacy instruction, phonics, and classroom management
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• A positive, dependable, and professional approach to teaching
• Full-time availability
• A desire to continue learning and growing as an educator

We're looking for an educator who is passionate about helping children succeed, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a school that takes their professional development seriously.

More Than a Job. A Career You Can Grow With.

At Primrose School of Burlington, we know that when teachers feel supported, children thrive.

We believe you shouldn't have to choose between being a dedicated educator and having a life outside the classroom. That's why we prioritize manageable class sizes, classroom support, paid planning time, and opportunities for professional growth.

You'll have the resources you need, an Education Coach invested in your success, and a leadership team committed to helping you grow.

Ready to rediscover what you love about teaching?

Compensation and benefits are based on qualifications, position, eligibility, accrual, and applicable school policies and benefit plan terms.

Primrose School of Burlington is an equal opportunity employer.