Sr. Teacher

KinderCare; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare's Knowledge Beginnings North center seeks a Senior Teacher to lead classroom instruction and develop developmentally appropriate lessons, guiding assistants and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for young children.

The role emphasizes partnering with families, documenting progress, and supporting social, emotional, and cognitive growth, while mentoring colleagues and contributing to center-wide programming and standards through inclusive, play-based learning.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an early childhood classroom.
• Ability to design developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Strong collaboration with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction and curriculum.
• Guide assistants and mentor colleagues in daily practice.
• Partner with families and document children's progress.
• Support children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Contribute to center-wide programming while upholding KinderCare standards.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom instruction

Mentoring staff

Family collaboration

Progress documentation

Play-based learning

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a Senior Teacher to lead classroom instruction and curriculum at our Knowledge Beginnings North center. In this role, you will design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, guide assistants, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for young children. You will partner closely with families, document progress, and support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth. As a senior educator, you will mentor colleagues, contribute to center-wide programming, and model inclusive, play-based learning aligned with KinderCare’s high-quality standards.