EHS/Infant Toddler Teacher - Plymouth

Overview

South Shore Early Education is seeking a full-time candidate for an Early Head Start/Infant Toddler Teacher position in Plymouth. 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No nights or weekends. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Excellent employee benefits package, paid employee lunch break, and in-service training. Base hourly rate: CDA $24.36/hr; AA/AS $25.37/hr; BA/BS $27.40/hr.

Core Responsibilities

Provide infants and toddlers with a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development in relation to the goal of social competency. Perform teaching activities in accordance with the Early Head Start Performance Standards, while assuming a lead role in the classroom. Involve parents in the educational aspects of the program to increase their knowledge and understanding of skills and experiences in child growth, education, and development, specifically with infants and toddlers. Meal assistance and other activities as assigned.

Core Qualifications

Minimum Massachusetts Infant Toddler Teacher Certification and an associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood (or related field) preferred, or a CDA required as the minimum education requirement. Bilingual ability (Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, or Creole) helpful though not required. Experience with birth-3 years population. Must be able to speak and understand English.

Minimum Requirements at Employment

• All candidates must undergo a CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint background check prior to beginning employment.
• Date of posting 3/30/26; deadline to apply 4/9/26, or until a suitable candidate is found.
• Valid MA state driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Retention Bonus

Competitive pay, commensurate with education, licenses, and experience. Excellent employee benefit package and teamwork environment. Employee Retention bonus $1000 (taxable) incentive available after 90 successful consecutive days of employment.

SSCAC, Inc. is an EEO/ADA Employer Promoting Diversity in the Workplace.

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