Lead Teacher - Early Childhood

Job Description

Job Description

The Town of Brookline is seeking full-time Lead Teachers to join our vibrant Early Education Program at the Soule Early Childhood Center, a beautiful facility featuring spacious indoor and outdoor play areas designed to inspire young learners.

We are looking for dedicated educators to lead toddler and preschool classrooms (ages 15 months to 5 years). If you’re passionate about creating a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that helps children thrive cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically, this is the role for you!

Why Join Us

• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment
• Teach in a high-quality early childhood setting that values professional development
• Opportunities to specialize in either toddler or preschool classrooms, depending on your interest and experience
• A competitive hourly wage of $28.57 to $30.01 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement pension, and generous paid time off.

What You’ll Do

• Lead your classroom in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Build meaningful connections with children, families, and your team
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning space for young children
• Observe and assess child development; conduct parent-teacher conferences twice per year
• Collaborate with fellow educators, attend team meetings, and mentor classroom staff
• Take part in ongoing training and professional development
• Support toilet training, positive behavior guidance, and early learning best practices

Qualifications

• EEC Lead Teacher certification required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Early Childhood Educator or equivalent combination of education and experience (Associate’s degree or higher preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Passion for child development, play-based learning, and supporting families

Apply Now : If you’re ready to take on a key role in supporting our Early Learning program, please apply today. Positions are available immediately. Submit your resume and cover letter to apply.