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Early Educator - Teacher

Seven Hills Foundation

Fitchburg, MAFull-time$20–23/hrPosted 2y agoChecked 2w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–23/hr
Location
Fitchburg, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Teacher Certification

Job overview

Seven Hills Foundation is hiring an Early Educator - Teacher. Early Educator - Teacher at Seven Hills Children’s Aid and Family Services helps create a warm, engaging preschool environment where curiosity is encouraged and individuality celebrated, supporting children’s confidence, social skills, and love of learning while fostering the educator’s professional growth.

Key focus areas include Provide children with a safe, loving, and nurturing environment, Participate enthusiastically in program activities and interact positively with children, and Carry out positive discipline requirements as established by the Lead Teacher.

Important skills include Provide Nurturing Environment, Positive Interactions, Positive Discipline, Classroom Arrangement, Collaboration, and Lesson Planning. Preferred (not required): Accountability and Respect.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Provide Nurturing EnvironmentPositive InteractionsPositive DisciplineClassroom ArrangementCollaborationLesson PlanningClassroom Record KeepingParent SensitivityParent ResponsivenessAdhere to Policies and ProceduresConfidentialityRecognizing and Reporting AbuseAccountabilityRespect

Qualifications

1+ Year Working With Young ChildrenTeacher CertificationCDA Credential or Early Childhood Coursework or Vocational Training in Early Childhood EducationMust Be 21+Valid Driver's LicenseWillingness to Complete Ongoing Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

Early Educator - Teacher

Children's Aid & Family Services, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

Pay: $20-23/hour

Help Little Minds Grow in a Big Way If you believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing place to learn and grow—this role might be calling your name.

 

At Seven Hills Children’s Aid and Family Services , our Early Educator - Teachers play a vital role in shaping young learners’ earliest experiences. You’ll help create a warm, engaging preschool environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and every day brings something new.

Benefits for Full-time employees:  

  • Health Insurance:  Offered through  Blue Cross Blue Shield , with generous company contribution.

  • Enhanced Retirement Plan:   25% - 33% Employer match  based on tenure. 

  • Student Loan Assistance:  Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!

  • Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!

  • Tuition  Assistance:  Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!

  • Home Mortgage Initiative:  Favorable down payment ( 3-5%) , reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

  • Generous Accrued  Paid  Vacation:   3 weeks  in your first year!

  • Vacation  Cash-Out  Option

  • 3  Paid  Personal Days

  • 11  Paid  Holidays 

  • Accrued  Paid  Sick Time

Why You’ll Love This Role You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values Collaboration, Accountability, and Respect for Everyone (CARE) . Every day, you’ll help children build confidence, develop social skills, and discover the joy of learning—all while growing your own skills as an early childhood professional.

Responsibilities

  • Provide children with a safe, loving, and nurturing environment.

  • Participate with interest, enthusiasm, and motivation in the program’s activities and provide positive interactions with the children that will meet their needs.

  • Carry out appropriate and positive discipline requirements as established by the Lead Teacher that reflects program philosophy, encourages each child’s uniqueness, allows for individual differences.

  • Maintain a room arrangement that is safe, inviting, interesting, and stimulating.

  • Work as a supportive member of a team to provide the best possible care for young children.

  • Prepare and implement, with the Lead Teacher, weekly lesson plans and activities.

  • Perform classroom record keeping functions.

  • Be sensitive and responsive to parents.

  • Attend all staff meetings.

  • Assume responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher.

  • Adhere to all agency and program policies and procedures, i.e. confidentiality, release of children, discipline, recognizing and reporting abuse, transportation, etc.

Qualifications

  • Experience: At least 1 year working with young children.

  • Certifications: Teacher Certification required

  • Qualifications:

  • CDA credential, early childhood coursework, or vocational training in early childhood education.

  • Other Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Willingness to complete ongoing training (including 20 hours annually)

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