Preschool Teacher - EEC Certified

Full-Time | South Shore Early Education and Care 2 Knowles Ave, Wareham| No Nights or Weekends Make a difference in the lives of preschool children every day! South Shore Early Education and Care, a program of South Shore Community Action Council, is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our Early Education team in Wareham. If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy creating a nurturing, engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive, we?d love to hear from you! Position Details: Full-time, year-round position ? 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Monday?Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. No nights or weekends Excellent benefits package, health & dental insurance, retirement plan with match, paid time off, including holidays, wellness and training days. Competitive starting hourly rates commensurate wt experience: AA/AS: $25.62/hour BA/BS: $27.67/hour A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families Work/Life Balance Make an Impact Every Day As a Preschool Teacher, you will help create a classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, valued, and excited to learn. You will have the opportunity to foster children?s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in accordance with EEC preschool regulations. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement engaging daily lesson plans and curriculum using Creative Curriculum Create and maintain a safe, healthy, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment Support children?s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development Provide teaching activities that align with EEC Program Standards Assist with meals and classroom routines Monitor children on the bus as assigned Collaborate with colleagues and participate in other program activities and responsibilities as needed Qualifications Massachusetts EEC Lead Teacher certification in Preschool is required; Director II preferred Associate?s degree in early childhood education or a related field is required, bachelor degree is preferred Ability to speak and understand English is required Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Arabic language skills are a plus, but not required 18 years of age required Valid Massachusetts driver?s license required Background & Employment Requirements All candidates must successfully complete the required CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint background checks as part of the hiring process. Position posted: September 24, 2026 Application deadline: October 6, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found. Ready to Make a Difference? Submit your application package now! If you?re looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, join South Shore Early Education and Care and help build a strong foundation for the next generation. Please submit a cover letter and resume to our headquarters: South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 71 Obery Street Plymouth, MA 02360 or apply online: [email protected] SSCAC, Inc. is an EEO/ADA Employer | Work/Life Balance