LEAD Preschool Teacher

Scalliwags Childcare; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Lead Preschool Teacher to join their family-oriented team. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young minds in a nurturing environment, focusing on social and emotional growth through play. With a commitment to professional development, the organization supports its teachers with competitive pay, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including paid holidays and bonuses. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children's lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

15 paid holidays

Paid snow days

Sick and vacation leave

Parental leave

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Referral and enrollment bonuses

Budget for supplies

Paid planning time

Free coffee and tea

Appreciation events

Qualifications

• EEC certified with recent BRC clearance.
• Passionate about teaching and nurturing young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead preschool classroom with creative freedom.
• Support children's social and emotional development.

Skills

EEC Certification

Experience with young children

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Classroom tablets

Job description

Join to apply for the LEAD Preschool Teacher role at Scalliwags Childcare.

Scalliwags is an EEC-licensed group childcare with four early childhood learning centers located throughout Needham and Wellesley. We focus on social and emotional development and promote "Learn Through Play, Every Day!"

We are seeking a fun, enthusiastic, caring, and certified classroom teacher to lead in one of our preschool rooms from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. There is also potential for flexible hours if needed.

In our preschool, you will have the creative freedom to run your classroom as you and your co-teacher see fit, with additional support from your center director and management. We are a family-oriented group childcare center with four schools in the MetroWest area. Lorraine, the owner, has over 25 years of experience nurturing children, fostering a small, family-like, team-oriented environment.

If you are passionate about teaching and want to make a positive impact on children's lives, you might be the person we're looking for.

Certified teachers receive competitive pay based on experience, certification, and education level. We also support professional growth by paying for college certifications and offering salary increases accordingly.

Benefits include: 15 paid holidays, paid snow days, sick and vacation leave, parental leave, weekly pay with direct deposit, referral and enrollment bonuses, classroom tablets, a budget for supplies, paid planning time, free coffee and tea, a teachers' lounge, appreciation events, team activities, holiday parties, and seasonal events. Our location is accessible via public transport, including AMTRAK.

Apply today and join our growing Scalliwags family!

Job requirements include being EEC certified, having recent BRC clearance, a strong, caring, and fun-loving attitude, experience with young children (infants, toddlers, preschool), reliability, dependability, a high school diploma, interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift 30 lbs.