Early Childhood Educator

Now Hiring: Infant Teacher

The Goddard School Middleton is looking for an experienced Infant Teacher who finds joy in nurturing babies through their first milestones. If you thrive in a calm, structured environment designed for infants and love creating secure, responsive, and joyful classrooms, we invite you to join our dedicated faculty.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Exceptional Environment: State-of-the-art classrooms, innovative curriculum, high-quality materials, and administrative support that values your expertise.

Positive Culture: Collaborative atmosphere filled with respect, laughter, and team-building.

Voice & Impact: Work as a co-lead teacher where your input directly shapes our infant program.

Consistent Schedule: Full-time, year-round position with guaranteed hours.

Professional Development: Paid professional development days, training opportunities, CEUs through Goddard Systems University, and career advancement possibilities.

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, teacher appreciation bonuses, and childcare tuition discounts.

Responsibilities

Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants (ages 8 weeks15 months).

• Manage feeding, diapering, nap schedules, and play routines.
• Observe and document infant development using our inquiry-based curriculum.
• Maintain open, positive communication with families daily.
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers and school leaders to uphold our high-quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must-Haves:

• EEC Certification: Current Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) Infant/Toddler Teacher certification or proof of a submitted application in progress.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years teaching in a licensed infant classroom setting (ratios of 2:7 or 1:3).
• Training: Completion of Strong Start 2.0 for Center-Based Childcare.
• Multitasking Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple infant schedules using digital apps and visual logging systems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift and transfer infants (up to 50 lbs.) and supervise by sight and sound up to 50 feet.
• Availability: Flexibility to work a 9-hour shift (with a 1-hour unpaid break) MondayFriday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Shift options include:
• 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
• 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
• 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• 8:30 AM 5:30 PM
• 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
• Evening Meetings: Attendance at monthly faculty meetings (one Wednesday per month, 6:008:00 PM, adjusted during holiday weeks).
• Language Fluency: Moderate to complete fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking) required due to communication with families and curriculum delivery.

Compliance: Must pass EEC-required background checks, including fingerprinting.

Employment Compliance Statement: The Goddard School Middleton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state and federal employment laws.