Early Childhood- Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

New, State-of-the-Art Early Education Center!

Position: Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Pay Range: $22.41 - $24.21
Location: Fall River, MA

NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS
4 WEEKS VACATION | TUITION ASSISTANCE | COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Educator is a key member of the early learning team, responsible for creating a developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. This position aligns with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards, emphasizing high-quality early childhood education and best practices in child development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate, play-based lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development in alignment with NAEYC best practices.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that encourages positive behaviors, social interactions, and active exploration.
• Implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies to promote social-emotional development, encourage positive behavior, and support children in developing self-regulation skills.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children through diligent supervision, adherence to safety protocols, and meeting children's basic care needs, including feeding, diapering, and rest routines.
• Implement individualized learning strategies to support diverse needs, learning styles, and developmental levels of all children.
• Conduct regular observations and assessments to document children’s progress, inform curriculum planning, and communicate development milestones with families.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with families by providing regular updates, hosting conferences, and encouraging family participation in program activities.
• Promote and support an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that values and respects diversity among children, families, and staff.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, reflective teaching practices, and continuous improvement efforts to stay current with NAEYC standards and early childhood education research.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, specialists, and administrators to maintain a cohesive, high-quality early childhood education program.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and in-service training to enhance teaching effectiveness and program quality.
• Maintain all program and Agency-required certifications and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and experience meeting Massachusetts EEC credentialing standards; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of nine months of experience in an early childhood education setting.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to meet the EEC minimum hiring requirements for an Infant/Toddler or Preschool Teacher.
• Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program is a plus.
• Familiarity with and ability to implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) strategies.
• Physicals are required upon hire and every two years. MMRs are required upon hire.
• All candidates must have a qualifying criminal background check. A driver’s license is preferred but not required.

Why Choose People Incorporated?

At People Incorporated, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers filled with purpose, growth, and opportunity. Join an agency committed to innovation, excellence, and community impact.

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

Available Benefits:

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis
• Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Professional Developmental:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive

Join our team of passionate professionals and help us shape the future of early childhood education — right here in Fall River.

People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

People Incorporated offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health, dental, 403(b),FSA, LTD, life insurance and generous accrued time off. To learn more about People Inc please visit us online at www.peopleinc-fr.org

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