Preschool Teacher starting at $54,141.

Greenfield Public Schools; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield Public Schools Academy of Early Learning in Greenfield, MA is hiring a Preschool Teacher starting at $54,141. The role requires Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Early Childhood PK-2 and involves planning, organizing, and assessing a class of 15-17 children with individualized plans.

The position is full-time and located on site at Greenfield. The teacher will engage in collaborative planning with co-teachers, communicate progress to parents, and implement inclusive,

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Early Childhood PK-2 required or equivalent.
• Proven ability to plan, teach, and measure preschool children’s development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Plan the early childhood program for a class of 15-17 children with several who require individualized plans.
• Organize and manage the classroom to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, creative, and social skills.
• Provide updates to co-teachers and parents on activities and interventions; participate in parent conferences.
• Work with small and large groups in developmentally appropriate activities indoors and outdoors.
• Develop and implement goals for individual students.
• Maintain classroom records including progress data.
• Ensure student safety at all times.
• Interact in a positive, engaging style with children and staff.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Early Childhood PK-2

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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Preschool Teacher starting at $54,141.

Greenfield Public Schools Academy of Early Learning - Greenfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5972769

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES:

• Plan the early childhood program for a class of 15-17 children with approximately 5 children who require specific individualization according to a defined plan
• Organize and manage the classroom environment to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, creative, and social skills of children
• Provide information to co-teachers, as well as to parents, regarding specific activities in the classroom, including techniques of working with children; participate in parent conferences and general parent education
• Work with small and large groups of children in a variety of age-appropriate, developmental activities both in indoor and outdoor environments
• Develop and implement goals for individual students
• Maintain a variety of classroom records, including data on children’s developmental progress
• Assure student safety at all times
• Interact in a positive, engaging style
• Perform other related duties as required.

SALARY: Per the salary schedule of the Greenfield Education Association Master Contract sttarting at $54,141.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Welcome to Academy of Early Learning

Our preschool environment is designed to foster interaction among children and to promote learning through doing; in an active, prepared and safe setting. Opportunities for learning occur in individual, small, and large groups. Often, activities are arranged around themes such as colors, seasons, animals, etc. The schedule balances active play, exploration, and guided discovery with rest periods to:*Support children in developing self-confidence, social competence and the enjoyment of learning*Highlight the essential skills for early reading, writing, and mathematical thinking*Recognize language is embedded in all developmental areas*Provide hands-on active learning based on the child's interest and sense of emerging skills, integrated with the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards (http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/current.html)*Use critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to discover new ideas and abilities

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: - Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Pk-2, with and without disabilities, Preference given to applicants who are experienced teaching in an inclusive preschool setting with a background in social/emotional learning and applied behavioral interventions - Demonstrated ability to manage, plan, teach, and measure preschool children’s developmental status and progress - Demonstrated knowledge of preschool learning theory and instructional methodology - Demonstrated ability to implement individual educational plans and participate in meetings and planning for unique children - Excellent written and verbal skills - Such reasonable alternatives as deemed acceptable
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jill Taglia , Director of Early Childhood
• One Place Terrace
• Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]