<p>Lead Teacher Classroom Support</p> <p>Recreation Department Early Learning Center</p> <p>Pay: $28.57 $30.01/hour</p> <p>Schedule: 30 hours/week (fully benefited)</p> <p>The Town of Brookline is seeking a Lead Teacher Classroom Support to join our vibrant Early Education Program at the Soule Early Childhood Center, a beautiful facility featuring spacious indoor and outdoor play areas designed to inspire young learners.</p> <p>We are looking for a dedicated educator to support toddler and preschool classrooms (ages 12 months to 5 years) by providing coverage, maintaining ratios, and assisting with curriculum delivery. If youre passionate about fostering a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that helps children thrive cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physicallyand enjoy variety in your day-to-day workthis is the role for you!</p> <p>Why Join Us</p> <ul> <li>Enjoy a consistent 30-hour workweek that offers work-life balance without sacrificing benefits </li><li>Work in a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment </li><li>Teach in a high-quality early childhood setting that values professional development </li><li>Opportunities to experience the variety and flexibility of supporting multiple classrooms across age groups </li><li>A competitive hourly wage of $28.57 to $30.01 and great benefits. </li></ul> <p>What Youll Do</p> <ul> <li>Provide classroom coverage across toddler and preschool rooms for staff absences, breaks, and ratio support </li><li>Follow curriculum guidance from Lead Teachers and adapt to the specific needs of each age group </li><li>Serve as designated Lead Teacher when assigned, including implementing curriculum, ensuring child safety, and supporting classroom management </li><li>Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment </li><li>Support transitions, peer relationships, and positive guidance strategies </li><li>Observe child development and contribute to classroom assessments and parent communication </li><li>Collaborate with teaching teams and attend staff meetings and professional development </li><li>Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and curriculum materials </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>EEC Lead Teacher certification required </li><li>Minimum of 2 years experience as an Early Childhood Educator or equivalent combination of education and experience (Associates degree or higher preferred) </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills </li><li>CPR and First Aid certification required </li><li>Valid MA driver's license (Class D) preferred </li><li>Passion for child development, play-based learning, and supporting families </li></ul> <p>Apply Now: If youre ready to take on a key role in supporting our Early Learning program, please apply today with your resume and letter of interest. Position open until closed.</p>