Teacher Worcester Head Start

Worcester-Public-Schools; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools Head Start Program in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking a Teacher to join its Reggio Emilia-inspired program. You will lead the classroom with a Teacher Assistant, develop a weekly emergent curriculum aligned with Head Start outcomes, and implement CKLA-based language and literacy activities.

The role involves maintaining a safe, welcoming learning space, documenting each child’s growth, and engaging families through home visits, conferences and ongoing communication.

Qualifications

• Candidate has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience working with preschool children.
• Bilingual skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom in partnership with a Teacher Assistant.
• Develop and lead a weekly emergent curriculum aligned with Head Start outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming classroom environment and document child growth.
• Collaborate with families through home visits, conferences and ongoing communication.

Education

B.A. in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Teacher Worcester Head Start

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952904
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Worcester Child Development Head Start is seeking a Teacher to join its Reggio Emilia-inspired program, where children's curiosity drives learning and families are valued partners in the work. The program serves preschool children and their families throughout the city, with classrooms that reflect the many languages and cultures they bring. Leading the classroom in partnership with a Teacher Assistant, the Teacher develops and leads a weekly emergent curriculum that aligns with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, along with a language and literacy curriculum grounded in Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA). This role also involves maintaining a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects children's work, documenting each child's growth, and partnering closely with the teaching team and families through home visits, conferences, and ongoing communication.
We are looking for a candidate with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education or a related field, along with experience working with young children. The ideal candidate is collaborative, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional growth, and finds genuine delight in being alongside young children as they explore their world. If you believe every child deserves high-quality, joyful, and meaningful learning, we would love to hear from you.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $27 to $32 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• B.A. in Early Childhood Education
  Experience working with preschool children
  Bilingual skills desired
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marcia Riggsby
• 770 Main Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]