Toddler Lead Teacher – Play-Based Discovery & Growth

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Professional Development

Collaborative leadership team

Meaningful work

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Work Life Balance

Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care in Danvers, MA is seeking a Toddler Lead Teacher to guide a classroom with warmth and professionalism, delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum in line with MA EEC regulations and emphasizing purposeful play and inquiry.

You will document observations, foster family communication, lead a teaching team, and ensure health, safety, and supervision standards while supporting toddlers’ cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Qualifications

• EEC Lead Teacher Certification (Infant/Toddler).
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required).
• Pass state and company background checks.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Lead Teacher or ready to step into a lead role.
• Experience with inquiry-based, Reggio-inspired, or play-based learning.
• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. multiple times a day.
• Must be able to stand, lift, sit, run and move around most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Support childrens' autonomy, language development and emerging independence
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate inquiry-based learning experiences that encourage exploration and curiosity
• Foster early social skills, emotional regulation and positive peer interactions
• Use positive guidance strategies to support problem-solving and behavior development
• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging classroom environment that promotes movement, play and discovery
• Observe and document children development to inform curriculum planning and individualized support
• Maintain consistent routines and smooth transitions throughout the day
• Partner with families through ongoing communication and share observations
• Ensure compliance with all Massachusetts EEC health, safety and supervision regulations
• Mentor and collaborate with teaching team to support classroom success

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Curriculum planning

Observation

Education

ECE degree (AAS/Bachelor)

Job description

Little Explorers Early Childhood Education & Care in Danvers, MA is seeking a Toddler Lead Teacher to guide a classroom with warmth and professionalism, delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum in line with MA EEC regulations and emphasizing purposeful play and inquiry.

You will document observations, foster family communication, lead a teaching team, and ensure health, safety, and supervision standards while supporting toddlers’ cognitive, social, and emotional growth.