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Tot Spot at Landmark School

Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher (12-month position, full-time)

Start Date : Negotiable – December 2025 / January 2026

About Tot Spot:

Tot Spot is an on-site child care program for infant/toddler and preschool aged children located on Landmark School’s high school campus. As part of Landmark School, Tot Spot is a practicum space for Landmark high school students who are enrolled in Early Childhood Education classes. We recognize the various developmental stages experienced by infants, toddlers and preschoolers as they grow and teach each child according to their developmental level and needs. Children learn through play. Therefore, many of our activities are play oriented. Our program offers each child a range of play and learning experiences that foster self-reliance, self-expression, responsibility and cooperation.

Position Overview:
Tot Spot, Landmark School’s on-campus childcare center, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and education for young children, create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment, and model professional standards for co-teachers.

Key Responsibilities:

❖ Supervise classroom operations and lead curriculum planning and implementation.

❖ Primary liaison between the classroom and parents, maintaining open and consistent communication.

❖ Ensure classroom philosophy and discipline are consistent with center policies.

❖ Train, mentor, and model professional behavior for co-teachers and support staff.

❖ Maintain accurate records, reports, and communication with families and the program director.

❖ Create and sustain a safe, engaging, and well-maintained learning environment.

❖ Assume administrative responsibilities when the program director is off-site.

Qualifications:

● Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Teacher certification required.

● Strong understanding of child development and early childhood best practices.

● Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

● Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, families, and administrators.

Physical Recommendations

● Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

● Ability to respond quickly to sounds and sights in the classroom and on the play yards

● Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

● Ability to position self to play with children on the floor

● Ability to be outdoors in all weather conditions

Please submit resume to:

Tot Spot at Landmark [email protected] Attention: Jennifer Brennan Blute

The expected salary range for this position is $40,000 - $45,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, relevant experience, education, and alignment with Landmark School’s pay framework for internal equity. In addition to salary, Landmark offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Landmark School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, homelessness, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, disability, sex, or age in treatment or employment at Landmark, admission or access to Landmark, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that Landmark operates.

Landmark is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries concerning the application of each of these statutes and their implementing regulations may be referred to the Human Resources Office at Landmark or the Office for Civil Rights, United States DOE or Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person