What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher - EEC Certified position at Little Scholars?
Little Scholars Daycare | Lawrence, MA
$20–$22 per hour | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Do you love helping preschoolers discover, learn, and grow? Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking for a supportive team where your experience and ideas are valued?
Little Scholars Daycare is looking for an experienced, EEC-qualified Preschool Teacher to join our Lawrence team!
At Little Scholars, we believe children deserve to be deeply loved, intentionally taught, and thoughtfully encouraged to grow. We're looking for a teacher who brings warmth, creativity, and confidence to the classroom and enjoys creating meaningful learning experiences for young children.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $20–$22 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time, 40-hour workweek
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and continued growth
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference during an important stage of childhood
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences for preschool-aged children.
- Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.
- Develop and maintain classroom routines that encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence.
- Observe and document children's development and progress.
- Build positive relationships with families through regular communication.
- Work collaboratively with classroom team members and center leadership.
- Maintain compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and program policies.
- Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety.
Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts EEC Preschool Teacher qualification.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working in an early childhood education setting.
- Strong understanding of preschool development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
- Ability to plan and implement engaging classroom activities and curriculum.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- A nurturing, patient, and dependable approach to working with young children.
About Little Scholars
Little Scholars Daycare is a ministry of Granite United Church, with a commitment to providing children with a loving, engaging, and enriching early learning experience. Our teachers build meaningful relationships with children and families while creating an environment where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.
If you're an experienced preschool educator who is passionate about early childhood education and ready to be part of a team that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- We would love to hear what stands out to you about this position!
Experience:
- Preschool Classroom: 4 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- EEC Preschool Teacher (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22