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South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.

Preschool Teacher - Plymouth

Pay: $25.62–$27.67/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Plymouth, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$43,127 / year median in Massachusetts

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

196 South Meadow Road, Plymouth MA South Shore Early Education in Plymouth seeks a full-time Head Start Preschool Teacher; school year, 52 weeks, 37.50 hours per week 10:00 am-5:30pm. All company benefits; salary commensurate with experience, education, licenses, and certifications. Excellent employee benefits package, in service training. Base hourly rate with AA/AS $25.62/hr., with BA/BS $27.67/hr. 37.5 hours per week.

Core Responsibilities:

Plan and implement all classroom activities that carry out the goals set forth in the Education Plan. Create and maintain a safe and healthy physical environment that fosters the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of students. Perform teaching activities in accordance with the Head Start performance standards set forth in the regulations, while assuming a lead role in working with varying groups of children. Meal assistance and other various activities as assigned. Develop daily lesson & curriculum plans.

Core Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in early childhood or related field, or AA/AS in early childhood or related field required, MA EEC Lead Teacher certification required. Bi-lingual (Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish) helpful although not required. Must be able to speak and understand English.

Minimum Requirements at employment:

All candidates must undergo a CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint background check; prior to beginning employment. Date of posting 8/19/26, deadline to apply 9/1/26 or until a suitable candidate is found. Valid MA state driver's license. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Retention Bonus:

Competitive Pay, commensurate with education, licenses, and experience. Excellent employee benefit package and teamwork environment. Employee Retention bonus $1000 (taxable) incentive available after 90 successful consecutive days employment. SSCAC, Inc. is an EEO/ADA Employer | Promoting Diversity in the Workplace Please submit a cover letter, resume, and job application online. In-house candidates must apply with a minimum of a cover letter & resume.

USPS Mail Directly To:

SSCAC, Inc. Human Resources 71 Obery Street Plymouth MA 02360