Early Childhood Teacher

Primrose School • Chelmsford, MA

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About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher leads the daily classroom experience for a group of children and implements lesson plans and the daily schedule using the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum. The teacher observes and assesses children’s development, supports their learning and behavior, and builds positive, professional relationships with families. The role includes maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging classroom and playground, collaborating with co-teachers and school leadership, and attending required meetings and school events.

Teachers receive support from a dedicated Education Coach, an assigned co-teacher, a Faculty Support Teacher who provides daily break and planning coverage, and a four-person Leadership Team. Classrooms are stocked with materials and supplies, and teachers work with a consistent roster of children throughout the school year. Additional support includes weekly paid planning time, provided lesson plans, mentorship, predictable schedules, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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 with consistency and encouragement.
• 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.
• Complete required Primrose training within established timelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance starting on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance starting on the first day of employment.
• Dental insurance starting on the first day of employment.
• Life insurance starting on the first day of employment.
• Short-term disability insurance starting on the first day of employment.
• 15 paid holidays annually, including a week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Paid vacation starting on the first day of employment.
• 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.
• Professional growth and opportunities for advancement.
• Fully stocked classrooms with books, materials, décor, and supplies provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED