Square One | 255 King Street, Springfield, MA $21.56-$24.02 per hour Do Work That Matters! Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and feel confident? Come grow with Square One! We're looking for a warm, creative, and caring Preschool Teacher to join our team. You'll work alongside a Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn through play, build relationships, and discover the world around them. What You'll Do Plan and prepare fun, age-appropriate learning activities with the Lead Teacher. Provide nurturing care, supervision, and protection for children throughout the day. Support children's social-emotional development and positive behavior . Help create a classroom that is safe, welcoming, organized, and ready for learning . Support lunch, nap/rest time, transitions, and other daily routines. Step in and lead the classroom when the Lead Teacher is absent. Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers . Participate in staff meetings, parent conferences, planning, and program activities. Maintain required classroom records and communicate important information to appropriate staff. Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with applicable EEC requirements. What You Bring Meets Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requirements for a Preschool Teacher. Meets EEC age and education requirements: applicants under 21 must have a high school diploma or GED; applicants 21 or older must otherwise meet applicable EEC requirements. Valid CPR and First Aid certification , as required. Patience, creativity, reliability, and a genuine love of working with young children. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Preferred:

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Bilingual or multilingual skills are welcomed when they support communication with the children and families we serve. Not sure if your education or experience meets EEC requirements? We encourage you to apply! Why Square One? Because little moments can make a big difference. At Square One, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping children and families thrive. Your patience, creativity, and encouragement can make a lasting impact on a child's day—and their future. If you're ready to make a difference while doing work you can feel good about, we'd love to meet you! Equal Opportunity Employer Square One is committed to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free from unlawful discrimination in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts law. Square One supports reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants who need an accommodation during the application or interview process to request assistance.

Pay:

$21.56 - $24.02 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please confirm that you understand that this role requires a Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Background Records Check (BRC), which includes EEC review of sealed records. Please list languages you are fluent in?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Springfield, MA 01109 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person