Lead Teacher

Town of Brookline

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Brookline, Massachusetts
Contract type: Full time
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 $28.01 to $29.42 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.
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