Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher – Part time Mornings

Concord Carousel Preschool has an opportunity for a caring and energetic teacher to join our team of educators. Candidates must have a background or experience in early childhood education, with a degree, preferred. Candidates are required to meet EEC teacher qualifications. The ideal candidate is flexible, willing to work as part of team and has the ability to help create and implement an engaging developmentally appropriate curriculum.  The successful candidate will have access to ongoing training and competitive compensation and have the opportunity to enroll their age-appropriate children in our program with no tuition cost and special discounted rates for other programs. 

This is a 10-month school year position following the Concord Public School calendar from late August until mid-June (excludes school vacation weeks, professional days and holidays). Optional summer employment.

Work Schedule:  8:30 AM – 12:45 PM Monday to Friday (additional paid hours for planning, staff meetings, etc.).

Pay range: $20.75 - $29.29/hour; starting pay based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part-time position.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.  The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews and/or other assessments.  All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including a Background Records Check and Fingerprinting, CORI/SORI checks.  Costs for these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer.  We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Position Title:

Preschool Teacher – Concord Carousel Preschool

Department:

Recreation

Reports To: 

Director of Early Childhood Education & School Programs

FLSA Status: 

Non-Exempt 

Appointed By:

Town Manager

Date: 

2026

Position Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Education & School Programs, Teachers work with a Lead Teacher and share responsibility for the supervision and management of preschool students in the program while helping to maintain a classroom/group in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the Concord Carousel Preschool. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

• Ability to work in a high energy environment with children ages 2.9 – 5 years. 
• Contribute to an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for all students and staff.
• Participate in planning and implementing curriculum, meeting the social-emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the children based on the goals, philosophy and general curriculum plan of the Concord Carousel Preschool Program. 

• Implement routines and participate in creating weekly written lesson plans exhibiting a knowledge of good child development principles. 
• Ensure the health and safety of children through constant supervision, arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment and knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Utilize positive guidance techniques in accordance with EEC guidelines and Carousel policy.
• Contribute to written records of individual student progress.
• Communicate with parents and other staff through daily contact, newsletters, and conferences (as requested/required).
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings and professional development training, as required by EEC and the Childcare Manager. 
• Attend conferences and workshops to achieve personal goals and promote professional growth and to meet professional development requirements.
• Show awareness of specific individual health plans and comply with plans, including required training (EPI pen administration, insulin pump operation, etc.).
• Exhibit knowledge about and adhere to program policies and procedures, including those for emergencies, medication administration, suspected abuse/neglect and referrals.
• Operate the classroom/site in compliance with EEC regulations and DOE Standards. 
• Comply with personnel policies of the Town of Concord, Concord Recreation and EEC/Childcare Programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work in a high-energy environment with children ages 2.9 – 5 years.
• Working knowledge of child development and teaching strategies.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be 21 years of age or have a HS diploma. 
• Must meet EEC work experience and education requirements for Teacher Qualifications including 3 credits in Child Growth and Development.
• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Early Childhood/Education, preferred.
• Must have completed EEC Essentials 2.0 Training prior to working.
• Must comply with EEC Background Records Check regulations (and have a suitable BRC) and Professional Qualification Registry requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the physical demands (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk and hear.  Uses hands to finger, handles, feels or operates objects, tools or controls and reaches with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files and other common office objects. 

Employee may infrequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds such as tools and supplies, etc. 

Operates computer, printer, video display terminal, keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, facsimile machine and all other standard office equipment requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Balancing, crouching, grasping, pulling, reaching and stooping may also be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.