Preschool Lead Teacher

Communities United, Inc.; Waltham, New York (MA, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families. As a Preschool Lead Teacher, you will lead a passionate team in creating engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. This role emphasizes nurturing interactions and the importance of child assessments, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and children. With over 50 years of commitment to community success, this position offers competitive wages, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in education, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Sick Time

$50,000 Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

403-B Retirement Plan

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Ongoing Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Experience in leading a teaching team and engaging with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a teaching team in planning and implementing curriculum.
• Complete child assessments and observations.

Skills

Curriculum Planning

Child Assessment

Positive Interactions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Related Field Degree

Job description

Preschool Lead Teacher – 40 hours, Full time, Waltham Creative Start

Are you looking to join a team of supportive professionals who are invested in each other's success? Do you want to be part of an agency that has helped improve the lives of children and families for over 50 years? Communities United, Inc. offers generous paid time off for new employees (including paid school vacation weeks in December, February, and April) and affordable health and dental insurance rates. Apply now to learn more about a position at one of our centers.

We are pleased to offer the following sign-on bonuses based on your degree:

• $1,000 for a Bachelor's degree

Upon hire, you will need to provide official transcripts for your college degree.

You will actively lead a teaching team in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. The Teacher engages in positive and nurturing interactions with children and is responsible for completing child assessments and observations on primary children.

Lead Teachers must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and meet MA EEC Lead Teacher qualifications.
• Starting wage of $20.00 per hour or higher, depending on education level.

Excellent Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Time
• $50,000 Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Insurance Available
• Tuition Reimbursement

CUI is an equal opportunity employer.