Lead Toddler / PS Teacher (Full-time/40 hours/week)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  The Tobin Beaudet Schools is seeking a warm, nurturing Lead Teacher to join our early childhood preschool team, with the opportunity to transition into our new Toddler classroom opening in July. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with consistent 8-hour shifts. The Lead Teacher will guide their teaching team in providing high-quality supervision, thoughtful curriculum planning, ongoing child assessment, effective family communication, and strict adherence to all safety and sanitation standards. 

Who We Are:

The school provides a rich variety of experiences that help children learn about themselves, their peers, and the world around them through small- and large-group activities, quiet moments, active play, and indoor and outdoor exploration. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum encourages creativity and values teacher voice and innovation. 

 

What will you be engaged in day-to-day?  

• Leading and participating in daily teaching activities.
• Coordinating and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in compliance with EEC regulations.
• Monitoring daily classroom operations to ensure safety, positive interactions, and engaging learning experiences 
• Providing consistent supervision and care for children during classroom hours.
• Observing, documenting, and addressing individual child needs, concerns, and developmental progress, and communicating findings with staff and the Director.
• Building and maintaining positive, professional, and confidential relationships with families through ongoing communication about classroom activities and child progress.
• Encouraging parent engagement and fostering strong school–family partnerships. 
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times. 
• Completing required child assessments and maintaining accurate, up-to-date documentation in children’s files. 
• Meeting with families throughout the year as required. 
• Creating and sharing timely classroom communications, including newsletters, calendars, curriculum updates, and notices. 
• Adhering to all school policies, procedures, and professional codes of ethics. 
• Participating in required trainings, professional development activities, and continuing education. 
• Attending staff meetings as required. 
• Supporting children’s individual needs, including hygiene and personal care, as needed. 
• Serving as a mandated reporter and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the Directors in accordance with state requirements. 
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 
• EEC Lead Teacher Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months. 
• Infant, Toddler, or Preschool certification preferred, with prior early childhood teaching experience. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn additional platforms such as Constant Contact. 
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and follow-through. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to foster a warm, welcoming, and positive classroom and team culture. 
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed. 
• Flexibility and willingness to support colleagues and assist in classrooms as needed. 
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced environment. 
• Comfort with both receiving direction and providing guidance to others. 
• Self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to high-quality care for children.

Why Work at Tobin?

• Paid 1/2 hour break on work days over 6 hours
• Children transition as a class annually
• Paid Time off benefits increase with tenure
• 13 Paid holidays

We offer a competitive hourly rate based on education and experience, ranging from $26.50 to $29.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive full-time benefits package. Benefits include medical and dental insurance with optional vision coverage, 13 paid holidays per year, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, a 50% childcare discount, significant paid professional development opportunities, and paid time off that increases with tenure. Our school is a professional, friendly, and family-oriented organization that values collaboration and a strong team-teaching approach. If you love working with young children and are excited to be part of a small, supportive, and engaged team, we would love to meet you .  To learn more about Tobin Beaudet Schools, check us out online:

We put the needs of the children first!!