Lead Preschool Teacher

Teddybearclub; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Teddy Bear Club, a prestigious bilingual private preschool in Newton, MA, is seeking a lead preschool teacher for its toddler class. This full-time role includes working in a co-teaching team, teaching lessons primarily in English and French. Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and ideally possess EEC certification and experience in a school setting. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off, in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Deductible-free health plan

Dental insurance

Up to 12 weeks of holidays/paid-time-off

401k plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for working with young children.
• French language proficiency is ideal.
• Prior experience in a preschool setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with students and teach lessons in a bilingual environment.
• Communicate with parents and prepare activities.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. for child handling as needed.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Basic French

Child safety awareness

Education

EEC certification

Experience in a school setting

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $64,000.00/yr

The Teddy Bear Club is a prestigious bilingual French-English private preschool with two beautiful wooded campus in Newton and Lincoln, MA. We are seeking a lead preschool teacher to join our toddler class.

This is a full-time position, weekdays from 8:15am to 4:30pm. TBC's program is taught bilingually, with some activities in French and many others in English. French language proficiency is ideal, but candidates with even just a basic knowledge of French are also strongly encouraged to apply!

In this position, you will be part of a co-teaching team in our toddler class and will be responsible for working with students, teaching lessons, communicating with parents and preparing activities. Candidates for this position:

• Must have a passion for working with young children and be highly enthusiastic
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must enjoy working in a very team-oriented environment
• Must speak basic French or better
• Ideally have previous experience working in a school setting
• Ideally are an EEC certified toddler and/or preschool teacher

We offer competitive starting salaries ($50K to $60K+) depending on experience, plus annual increases. We also offer a gorgeous campus-like work environment, a benefit package including a deductible-free health plan, dental insurance, up to 12 weeks of holidays/paid-time-off, and an excellent 401k plan with an employer match.

For additional information about our school, please visit www.teddybearclub.org

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: careers at teddybearclub.org

Due to the large numbers of applications we receive for open positions, we will not be able to personally respond to each candidate. We appreciate your interest in our school and will be contacting those applicants with whom we would like to meet.

Additional Qualifications:

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the operation of programs (e.g. lifting a child on to a changing table), child safety, and potential emergency situations.

PLEASE NOTE: Foreign applicants must hold valid papers to work in USA. Teddy Bear Club CANNOT sponsor candidates for work visas.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

Founded in 1993, Teddy Bear Club was born out of the desire to layer a well-rounded academic curriculum over a socially focused preschool experience, in a bilingual environment. The program’s aim is to instill confidence and self-esteem in its students while building a solid foundation for their future academic success in primary school and beyond.

Teddy Bear Club is widely renowned for its long-tenured team of caring and enthusiastic teachers, its gorgeous campuses, its wide-ranging curriculum, and its internationally diverse student body. TBC has locations in West Newton and Lincoln, MA and serves families with children 21 months through Kindergarten from all over the greater Boston area.

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