Preschool Educator: Nurture Curious Minds & Growth

Seven Hills Foundation; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Help

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Children's Aid and Family Services is hiring an Early Educator – Teacher. You will team with a Lead Teacher to create a welcoming preschool classroom where children feel valued and eager to learn each day.

You will foster development across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains, build relationships with families, and participate in ongoing training. Requirements include a High School Diploma and teaching credentials; benefits include health insurance, retirement, tuition

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and meet education/experience options.
• High School Diploma/GED/HiSET required.
• Teacher Certification or CDA credential required.
• Two-year OCCS-approved program in early childhood education required.
• Three credits in Child Growth plus nine months of experience or one practicum required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist planning and implementing age-appropriate lessons.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Assist with classroom management using positive guidance.
• Maintain organized, stimulating, and safe learning spaces.
• Complete documentation and communicate with caregivers.
• Step in as lead when the Lead Teacher is unavailable.
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing training.

Skills

Passionate about young children

Collaborative team player

Organized and dependable

Enthusiastic about growth

Patient and nurturing

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

Teacher Certification

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Two-year early childhood ed program (OCCS approved)

Driver's license

Job description

Seven Hills Children's Aid and Family Services is hiring an Early Educator – Teacher. You will team with a Lead Teacher to create a welcoming preschool classroom where children feel valued and eager to learn each day.

You will foster development across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains, build relationships with families, and participate in ongoing training. Requirements include a High School Diploma and teaching credentials; benefits include health insurance, retirement, tuition