Boston University·Boston, Massachusetts
The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children while providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment. They must collaborate with co-teachers, maintain family relationships, and adhere to EEC licensing standards.
Center Philosophy The Children's Centers philosophy is based on blending a variety of early childhood educational philosophies and approaches, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Constructivist.
Children at the Center are viewed as active participants in their own learning, making choices and seeking out experiences that further their development.
Educators at the Center strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports children as they learn and grow at their own pace through play-based and child-centered experiences.
Educators at the Center believe in viewing each child as an individual, and they understand the importance of getting to know each child and meeting them where they are developmentally.
Summary Description The Lead Teacher role has the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children in their classroom.
In addition, the Lead Teachers role is to support the mission and philosophy of the Center, provide a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social and physical needs of young children, develop and maintain family relationships, collaborate with co-teaching team, and take part in continuous professional development.
The Lead Teacher must abide by all EEC licensing standards, and all policies and procedures set forth in the employee handbook.
Candidates must be EEC certified as a Lead Teacher and hold at least an Associate or Bachelor's degree in child development or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in an early childhood setting is required.
Market context
Classroom teacher openings in Massachusetts are often driven by school staffing needs, student support priorities, and subject-area coverage. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong communication, classroom management, and the ability to meet state and district expectations; in this listing, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save candidates research time. Before applying, review the certification, schedule, and any required documentation to confirm you meet the posted qualifications.
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