Teacher for Toddler & Pre-K

Teacher for Toddler & Pre-K

Salary

$19.50 - $21.50 Hourly

Location

Springfield, MA

Job Type

Full-time 12 months 40 hours

Job Number

00404

Department

Child Development Center

Opening Date

06/25/2026

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Description

Under the supervision of the lead teachers, the teacher investigates, plan, and implements developmental appropriate curricula for children 15 months to 5 years old taking into consideration individual developmental and emotional needs of each child. The teacher must be trained and prepared to deal with child-related crises and emergencies, included, but not limited to, accidents, inappropriate behavior, medication reactions, and food allergies. The teacher oversees the organization, use, and maintenance of play and curricular materials and the facility. The teacher communicates with and facilitates the participation of parents and guardians in the program and collaborates with faculty and supervises undergraduate student teachers from the Springfield College campus.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curricula to promote cognitive, motor, emotional, and self regulation skills.
• Attend to the physical and emotional needs of children including toileting/diapering, minor first aid, necessary specialized first aid (with training), emotional support, and comfort care.
• Supervise and train student workers and interns as they interact with children and maintain a clean and orderly physical environment. Work as a team member to ensure a welcoming, safe, nurturing educational environment for children, Springfield College students, families, campus departments, and community members.
• Interact with diverse families in person, electronically, and in writing to discuss childrens development, progress, and/or challenges.
• Comply with all Department of Early Education and Care, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and Quality Improvement Rating Scale standards including regulations and professional development at level granted by each overseeing authority.

Qualifications

• Required - Associates or vocational/technical school degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field
• At least 1 to 3 years of work-related experience.
• Department of Early Education and Care certified.
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Familiarity with QRIS standards

At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
• Life and accident insurance plans
• Long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefits and programs
• Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.

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Are you certified with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Springfield College

Address 263 Alden Street

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109

Phone 413-748-5678

Website http://www.springfield.edu