Toddler Co-Teacher

Toddler Co-Teacher 221 Riverside Drive, Florence, MA 01062 $21.82

• $24.08 an hour
• Full-time $21.82
• $24.08 an hour
• Full-time Are you passionate about exploring young children's interests and building the social
• emotional competence of toddlers aged 15 months
• 2+ years old?

Have you been looking for co-teachers and colleagues who also believe in an emergent curriculum for children birth to 5 years old? Nonotuck Community School is hiring! Check us out at www.nonotuck.org!

About Nonotuck Community School:

Nonotuck Community School is a full-time, full-year, EEC-licensed early education and care program with five thriving classrooms. We are a unionized, parent-cooperative, nonprofit center caring for children from 15 months to 6 years of age in an environment that promotes self-esteem, creative thinking, and individuality through a respectful partnership between children, parents, and teachers. At Nonotuck children are the curriculum . Everything we do with children, from helping them set up nap cots independently to learning to recognize their names, is preparation for their continued growth and development and future academic success. We support children's social-emotional well-being and believe that human connection is the core of healthy development. We believe that authentic learning comes through free play and exploration. Children are prepared to be active learners at Nonotuck through an emergent, child-centered curriculum that encourages them to think, question, anticipate and predict. We emphasize the concept of community and teach children to celebrate their connections to one another. Nonotuck is a parent cooperative, where families share ownership of the School. Upon enrollment, families take on co-op jobs to be caring stewards of the organization and facilities. The cooperative provides every family with the opportunity to participate in their child's education and shape the learning environment.

Position Summary:

We are hiring a full-time Toddler Co-teacher, with a start date on or around August 1, 2026. Our curriculum is play-based, emotionally-sensitive, and inspired by progressive early childhood education theory. Knowledge in these areas is essential. This position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the teachers' union.

Shift time:

8:30am

• 4:30pm Monday through Friday (40 hours/week)

Qualifications:

Teachers should be licensed by EEC, with a "Lead Teacher" or "Teacher" certification 2

• or 4-year degree English fluency is required Basic computer skills, such as email, are important A background check and a writing sample are required All candidates must be documented as healthy to work with children and must be able to move freely in the classroom, including sitting on the floor.

You must be able to lift a 30-pound child.

Compensation:

$21.82

• $24.

08 per hour, based on EEC licensure and level of education. A competitive benefits package is available, including: Health insurance (85% employer contribution) Dental insurance (50% employer contribution) 2% employer contribution to Simple IRA, Generous paid time off, including paid snow days, sick time, vacation time and personal time To apply, please share your resume and/or cover letter, including information that supports any alternative qualifications you may have that are relevant to this position. Nonotuck Community School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay:

$21.82

• $24.

08 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

EEC "Teacher" or "Lead Teacher" certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Florence, MA 01062 (Required)

Work Location:

In person