Kindergarten Teacher

Primrose School • Burlington, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Primrose School of Burlington is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Teacher to support children’s academic, social, and emotional development in a well-resourced, collaborative classroom. The teacher will deliver engaging instruction using the school’s established kindergarten curriculum, adapting lessons to individual learning needs, and fostering children’s confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning.

The school offers small class sizes, classroom and leadership support, dedicated coverage for breaks and planning time, stocked teaching materials, paid planning time, and guidance from an Education Coach. The position provides a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, insurance benefits, retirement matching subject to eligibility, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Compensation is $23.00–$27.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Massachusetts DESE teaching license or EEC certification required.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and foundational academic skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• A positive, dependable, and professional approach to teaching.
• Full-time availability.
• A desire to continue learning and growing as an educator.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching kindergarten, early elementary, or preschool-age children preferred.
• Experience with early literacy instruction, phonics, and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, engaging classroom environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
• Deliver engaging lessons in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional development.
• Implement the established kindergarten curriculum and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs.
• Support early literacy, phonics, reading comprehension, writing, and foundational math skills.
• Use observations and assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and their families.
• Communicate regularly with families about student learning, development, and classroom experiences.
• Collaborate with fellow educators, the Education Coach, and school leadership to strengthen classroom instruction.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays throughout the year, including extended holiday breaks.
• Up to 80 hours of paid vacation annually.
• 40 hours of paid sick time.
• Dedicated paid planning time built into the workday.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the school’s growing schools.
• Classroom and leadership support, dedicated support faculty for breaks and planning time, and teaching materials and supplies provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed