Primrose School of Burlington·Burlington, Massachusetts
Provide flexible classroom coverage and teaching support across multiple age groups to maintain school stability. Supervise children during daily routines, transitions, and playground activities while ensuring a safe and organized environment.
If you are looking for a dynamic school role where no two days are exactly the same, this could be a great fit. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, values teamwork, and wants to be an essential part of the daily life of the school.
At Primrose, this is not a traditional assistant role with a classroom hierarchy. This is a school-based support teaching position that moves where needed, helps classrooms stay strong, and provides reliable coverage across the building. Over time, this role may become more consistently connected to one classroom based on school needs and fit.
How this role works
As a Support Teacher, you will work across multiple classrooms as needed during the school day. You may help with transitions, classroom coverage, daily routines, child supervision, and maintaining a calm, organized environment for children and faculty. This role is important to the consistency and stability of the entire school.
What you will do
Provide classroom coverage and teaching support where needed across the school Supervise children in classrooms, shared spaces, and on the playground Help maintain a safe, positive, and organized environment throughout the day Support daily routines such as arrivals, transitions, meals, rest time, and cleanup Step into different classrooms and adapt quickly to the needs of the children and teaching team Help prepare materials and maintain organized learning spaces Build positive relationships with children, families, and faculty across the school Communicate professionally with teammates and leadership Help ensure classrooms run smoothly and consistently even when needs shift throughout the day Why this role stands out
This role is a strong fit for someone who is flexible, dependable, and comfortable working with a variety of age groups, teaching teams, and classroom needs. It is also a strong entry point for someone who wants hands-on experience in early childhood education while developing broad school-based experience.
What support looks like here
A dedicated Education Coach to help you build your classroom skills Daily support from a 4-person Leadership Team Fully stocked classrooms with materials and supplies provided A professional environment where teamwork, flexibility, and reliability matter Opportunities over time to grow into more specialized or classroom-based roles Our Unique Benefits We believe teachers deserve to feel secure, valued, and supported in their careers. What you can expect as a Primrose teacher:
Who We Are: looking for
Someone dependable, adaptable, and calm in a fast-moving environment Someone who enjoys working as part of a larger school team Someone who communicates well and is comfortable stepping in where needed Someone who values professionalism, consistency, and supporting children across the day Early childhood experience is helpful, but not required If you are someone who likes variety, works well with others, and wants a role where your presence makes a real difference every day, we would love to talk with you.
Primrose School is an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome and celebrated here.
*401(k) results vary based on market conditions, participation, and other factors. Please consult a financial advisor.
Seeking a dependable and adaptable individual who enjoys working with children and collaborating within a team. Early childhood experience is helpful but not explicitly required.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Massachusetts are often tied to steady school and early childhood staffing needs, especially where programs need support with classroom routines and student supervision. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for a CDA, an associate degree, or 60 college credits, along with strong communication skills and the physical ability to stay active with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your credentials and lifting expectations match the posting before applying.