Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Job overview

The Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Education role is onsite in Quincy, MA, with pay of $23.08–$24.92 per hour. Children of America is a nationally accredited preschool serving children from six weeks to 12 years, with programs including infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, before- and after-care, and summer camp. The teacher leads classroom instruction and carries out lesson plans to support children's learning and development. The role helps maintain a safe, structured, positive environment and communicates with children, families, management, and teaching staff.

What you'll do

• Carry out daily lesson plans
• help create a safe, structured, positive learning environment
• communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members
• use technology to document and deliver child progress reports
• set age-appropriate expectations
• lead classroom instruction using the Mind and Body Matters curriculum.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

early childhood education

preschool

classroom instruction

child development

quincy ma

children of america

associate degree required

cpr

first aid

$23.08–$24.92/hr

50% childcare discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Internal career advancement opportunities
• 50% employee childcare discount
• educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
• referral bonuses and recognition programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in early childhood education, at least two years of licensed childcare experience, CPR and First Aid certification, and compliance with state licensing requirements. Benefits include a 50% employee childcare discount and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.

About the employer

Children of America is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.