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Infant, Toddler, and Team Support Teachers (EEC Certified or Working Toward) – Needham
Pay: $21–$26/hr Generous Signing Bonus
Schedule: Full-time (8-hour shifts) or part-time afternoons | Mon–Fri | No nights/weekends
Make a difference with babies and toddlers—without burning out.
At First Circle, you get the joy of infant/toddler teaching plus real support from a family-run school with nearly 30 years in the community. As an Infant/Toddler Teacher or Team Support Teacher, you’ll feel supported, valued, and set up for success.
Needham, MA — a great fit for teachers coming from Newton, Dedham, Wellesley, West Roxbury, or Norwood; easy commuter access and free parking.
We’re hiring for three roles in Needham:
- Infant Teachers
- Toddler Teachers
- Team Support / Float Teachers (support all age groups)
Whether you’re looking for your own classroom or love variety and jumping in where you’re needed most, there’s a place for you here.
Why Infant/Toddler Teachers and Team Support Teachers stay at First Circle
- Supportive admin coverage in classrooms so you can teach, not just survive
- We staff to ratio and cover breaks daily so you can stay present and calm with kids
- Clear daily plans STEAM/character curriculum (no reinventing the wheel at night)
- Fully stocked rooms classroom budget
- Co-teacher model so you’re never alone
- Growth paths: assistant → teacher → mentor; coaching paid PD
- Warm, fun culture—we celebrate birthdays, wins, and Friday lunches. National Sock Day, National Brownie Day, ice cream sundae bars…we are here for it!
- Needham has a wonderfully supportive parent community—warm families, strong partnerships, and a team that truly celebrates your work
Pay & benefits you can feel
- $21–$26/hr based on certification/experience
- Generous signing bonus (paid in milestones)
- Health, dental, vision (company-sponsored)
- 401(k) with match life insurance
- 3–5 weeks PTO paid holidays snow days
- 75% childcare discount
- Tuition reimbursement paid CPR/PD
- Referral bonuses free Friday lunch
- Salary reviews every 6 months (we reward growth quickly)
You’ll be a great fit as an Infant/Toddler Teacher or Team Support Teacher if you…
- Love infants or toddlers and want to grow in the craft
- Enjoy being part of a dependable, positive team
- Communicate warmly with families
- Value respect, integrity, flexibility, growth, and teamwork
- Can think on your feet and keep a calm classroom vibe
Certification:
EEC Teacher certification preferred. If you’re an Assistant Teacher working toward EEC certification, apply—we’ll support you through the process.
Experience:
Classroom experience with young children is helpful, but we’re open to strong candidates who are newer and eager to learn.
Ready to talk?
Apply with a resume for this Infant/Toddler Teacher / Team Support Teacher opening. We respond quickly and would love to meet you.
First Circle is an EOE employer.
Check out our website and Facebook page! www.firstcirclelearning.com!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an EEC Teacher certification or are working towards it?
- Which age group do you prefer: infants, toddlers or team support (float)?
- What is your earliest start date?
- Are you looking for year-round work?
- Are you looking for full-time or part-time work?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $26