Early Education Team Leader
- Supervise and mentor classroom educators, providing coaching and professional development to enhance instructional practices and child outcomes.
- Develop and manage classroom schedules to ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing requirements and maintain appropriate educator-to-child ratios.
- Guide educators in creating and implementing age-appropriate, play-based curricula that align with NAEYC best practices and CLASS quality standards.
- Oversee the maintenance and organization of classroom materials and equipment to support engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Implement and support Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies to foster social-emotional development and a positive learning environment.
- Conduct regular classroom observations to assess instructional effectiveness, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure a high-quality learning environment by modeling best practices in early childhood education, classroom management, and curriculum planning.
- Establish strong relationships with families, promoting open communication and collaboration to support children's learning and development.
- Support the onboarding and training of new educators, ensuring they understand program expectations, curriculum guidelines, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with administrators and specialists to address the diverse needs of children and ensure inclusive, culturally responsive practices.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Massachusetts EEC licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
- Facilitate team meetings, professional learning communities, and reflective teaching practices to foster a culture of collaboration and growth.
- Maintain program and agency-required certifications and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the program and its educators.
- Education and experience meeting Massachusetts EEC credentialing standards for a lead teacher; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in an early childhood education setting, with previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor educators, supporting professional growth and instructional excellence.
- Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, CLASS quality standards, and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
- Experience implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies.
- Ability to manage classroom schedules, maintain compliance with licensing requirements, and support a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with staff, families, and administrators.
- Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program is a plus.
- Ability to pass a qualifying background check. A valid driver’s license is preferred.
- For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 4 weeks accrued paid time off
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Financial support with monthly student loan payments
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Degree Completion Incentive
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 403(b) savings plan
- Wellness Activities and initiatives
- Select employee discounts through LifeMart
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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