Early Childhood Teacher - Full Time

Primrose School•Chelmsford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is built for a teacher who wants to lead a classroom with intention, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and grow in a professional school environment where support is real, not theoretical. We are looking for an early childhood educator for a school where strong teaching is supported, materials are provided, and leadership is actively involved.

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
Follow all school policies and all applicable local, state, and national regulations related to the health, safety, and care of children
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with school expectations
Complete required EEC professional development annually
Complete required Primrose training within established timelines

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, two years of college, or 2 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 a classroom environment that is organized, engaging, and confidence-building for children
Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents
Set clear expectations for behavior and guide children with consistency and encouragement
Collaborate closely 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

Benefits

Compensation that increases with experience, education, and professional achievements
Health, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance starting Day 1
15 paid holidays annually, including a week off between Christmas and New Years
Paid vacation starting Day 1
Paid sick time
401(k) with employer matching
Predictable schedules that allow you to plan your life outside of work
Weekly, paid planning time built into the school day
Reliable break coverage so you can step away, reset, and recharge during the day
Fresh meals and snacks prepared daily by our in-house chef
A school culture that treats teachers as professionals and invests in their long-term success
Opportunities to build competitive skills and grow professionally, with a strong track record of promoting teachers into management roles
One-on-one mentorship from an experienced Education Coach
An engaged four-person Management Team made up of previous Primrose teachers that support teachers throughout the school day
Free early childhood education courses through our exclusive partnership with Middlesex Community College
Fully stocked classrooms - no personal spending required; your paycheck is 100% yours
Consistent classroom rosters for the full school year so you can build meaningful relationships with your students
Intentional co-teacher pairings designed to create strong classroom partnerships
Expert-designed lesson plans provided by Primrose - say goodbye to spending evenings or weekends searching Pinterest or building lessons from scratch. Focus on what you do best: bringing learning to life for your students