Lead Teacher – Classroom Support
Recreation Department – Early Learning Center
Pay: $28.57 – $30.01/hour
Schedule: 30 hours/week (fully benefited)

The Town of Brookline is seeking a Lead Teacher – Classroom Support to join our vibrant Early Education Program at the Soule Early Childhood Center, a beautiful facility featuring spacious indoor and outdoor play areas designed to inspire young learners.

We are looking for a dedicated educator to support toddler and preschool classrooms (ages 12 months to 5 years) by providing coverage, maintaining ratios, and assisting with curriculum delivery. If you’re passionate about fostering a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that helps children thrive cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically—and enjoy variety in your day-to-day work—this is the role for you!

Why Join Us

• Enjoy a consistent 30-hour workweek that offers work-life balance without sacrificing benefits
• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment
• Teach in a high-quality early childhood setting that values professional development
• Opportunities to experience the variety and flexibility of supporting multiple classrooms across age groups
• A competitive hourly wage of $28.57 to $30.01 and great benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Provide classroom coverage across toddler and preschool rooms for staff absences, breaks, and ratio support
• Follow curriculum guidance from Lead Teachers and adapt to the specific needs of each age group
• Serve as designated Lead Teacher when assigned, including implementing curriculum, ensuring child safety, and supporting classroom management
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Support transitions, peer relationships, and positive guidance strategies
• Observe child development and contribute to classroom assessments and parent communication
• Collaborate with teaching teams and attend staff meetings and professional development
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and curriculum materials

Qualifications

• EEC Lead Teacher certification required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Early Childhood Educator or equivalent combination of education and experience (Associate’s degree or higher preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Valid MA driver's license (Class D) preferred
• Passion for child development, play-based learning, and supporting families

Apply Now: If you’re ready to take on a key role in supporting our Early Learning program, please apply today with your resume and letter of interest. Position open until closed.