Children of America·Braintree, Massachusetts
The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans. They must foster the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of preschool children while building positive relationships with families.
We're Hiring! Join Our Preschool Team in Braintree, MA!
Do you have a passion for early childhood education? We're looking for caring, energetic, and experienced Lead Preschool Teachers to join our growing team!
📍 Hiring Event - Braintree, MA
Date: Tuesday July 28, 2026
8:30am - 6:30pm
Come meet our leadership team, tour our beautiful school, and learn why families and teachers love being part of our community.
Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
What we're looking for
Experience working with preschool-aged children.
EEC Lead Teacher Certification (required by Massachusetts).
A passion for inspiring young learners.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Positive attitude and dependable work ethic.
Bring your resume and be ready to interview!
We're excited to meet passionate educators who want to make a difference in the lives of young children every day.
Apply today or stop by our Hiring Event to start your next rewarding career!
$23.08- $24.92 per hour. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.
Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.
The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation range reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.
Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.
Candidates must possess a valid EEC Lead Teacher Certification as required by Massachusetts. Experience working with preschool-aged children and strong communication skills are also 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.