Early Childhood Teacher
About The Position
The Early Childhood Teacher leads a classroom with intention, builds meaningful relationships with children and families, and works within a professional school environment with curriculum, materials, coaching, and leadership support. The teacher leads the daily classroom experience, uses the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum, and supports children’s development in a safe, organized, engaging environment. The role includes collaboration with co-teachers, classroom faculty, school leadership, and families. Support includes a dedicated Education Coach, a paired co-teacher, daily break and planning coverage, stocked classrooms, and a consistent roster of children throughout the school year. The school offers compensation that increases with experience, education, and professional achievements; insurance coverage starting on Day 1; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; predictable schedules and paid weekly planning time; and professional development and advancement opportunities. Teachers are expected to follow school policies and applicable regulations, maintain professional appearance, and complete required EEC and Primrose training.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to work collaboratively with classroom faculty and school leadership.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of an active classroom environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree, two years of college, or two years of relevant experience.
- EEC Teacher certification.
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily classroom experience for a group of children.
- Maintain a safe, attentive, and well-managed classroom and playground environment.
- Implement lesson plans and the daily schedule using the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum.
- Observe and assess children’s developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
- Partner with school leadership on student progress meetings and evaluations.
- Create an organized, engaging, and confidence-building classroom environment.
- Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents.
- Set clear behavior expectations and guide children consistently and encouragingly.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and other classroom faculty.
- Help maintain the classroom, shared spaces, and playground areas.
- Attend required faculty meetings, student progress meetings, and school events.
- Follow school policies and applicable local, state, and national regulations related to children’s health, safety, and care.
- Maintain a professional appearance consistent with school expectations.
- Complete required EEC professional development annually and required Primrose training within established timelines.
Benefits
- Health insurance starting Day 1.
- Vision insurance starting Day 1.
- Dental insurance starting Day 1.
- Life insurance starting Day 1.
- Short-term disability insurance starting Day 1.
- 15 paid holidays annually, including a week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Paid vacation starting Day 1.
- Paid sick time.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Predictable schedules.
- Weekly paid planning time built into the school day.
- Reliable break coverage.
- Fresh meals and snacks prepared daily by an in-house chef.
- One-on-one mentorship from an experienced Education Coach.
- Free early childhood education courses through a partnership with Middlesex Community College.
- Fully stocked classrooms with books, materials, décor, and supplies provided.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
