Preschool Hiring Event

Next Generation Children's Center•Franklin, MA

9d•$16 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Next Generation Children's Center in Franklin is hosting walk-in interviews for multiple classroom positions, including Infant and Toddler Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Support Teachers. The center is seeking caring, enthusiastic educators, including experienced early childhood professionals and people beginning careers in early childhood education. The role involves creating an inclusive classroom, supporting children's developmental and learning needs, delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum, communicating with families and colleagues, and maintaining safety and licensing standards. Schedules may vary with enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; eight-hour shifts and daily end times are not guaranteed. Required trainings, meetings, and professional development may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
Meet applicable Department of Health Services licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers, which may include a high school diploma or GED plus required experience, college coursework in early childhood education, or a CDA, CCP, EEC, or NAC credential.
Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
Demonstrated ability to follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency, structure, and care.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Flexibility to work schedules that may vary with enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts may not be eight hours and daily end times are not guaranteed.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Six to twelve months of early childhood or classroom experience, depending on education and credentials.
CDA credential.

Responsibilities

Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom where every child is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
Build positive, professional relationships with children and families through daily greetings and ongoing communication.
Recognize and respond to diverse developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including implementing IEPs and behavioral support plans as required.
Plan, implement, and document developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Cadence educational philosophy and Signature Programs.
Use Cadence-required systems and communication tools to communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership.
Maintain a safe and well-supervised classroom, following the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual.
Document and report accidents, incidents, and escalated behaviors according to company policy and licensing requirements.
Follow Cadence Education policies, procedures, and Employee Handbook standards.
Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.