Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts | Part Time | Salary: $18–23/hour depending on experience

About the role

We are seeking caring, flexible, and dependable Assistant Teachers to support our Early Childhood Program, serving children ages 21 months to 4 years. This role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment while supporting children through play-based, sensory-rich, and hands-on learning experiences. It is ideal for individuals interested in gaining experience in early childhood education within a collaborative and supportive school setting. For strong candidates, there may be opportunities to grow into more consistent or full-time roles over time.

The Sage School serves toddlers through Grade 8 students, enrolling approximately 150 students in Foxboro, MA. We are a school for gifted and talented students dedicated to offering advanced academics to students from the greater Boston and Providence areas. Our small, cohesive, nurturing community values the free expression of ideas, individual contributions, and all types of diversity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Classroom Teacher in implementing age-appropriate, play-based curriculum and activities.
• Supervise children during activities, playtime, meals, and outdoor time to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment, including managing transitions, guiding behavior, and resolving conflicts in a warm, structured, and engaging manner.
• Employ a restorative approach to establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom culture that encourages active participation, collaboration, and mutual respect among students.
• Contribute to providing a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Assist the Classroom Teacher with health and safety routines, including diapering, potty training, and mealtimes.
• Support children in developing foundational social and emotional skills, fostering independence, and encouraging curiosity.
• Help observe and document children’s developmental milestones to provide individualized support and maintain accurate records of their behaviors and achievements.
• Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher to support open and effective communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child's academic progress, activities, and any concerns.
• Participate in and contribute to extracurricular activities, events, and school programs that enhance the overall school community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience working with toddlers or young children in a childcare, camp, educational, or early learning setting preferred.
• Familiarity with play-based and sensory learning approaches is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow directions, and adapt to the needs of young learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• A warm, patient, flexible approach and genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.

About The Sage School

The Sage School’s mission is to encourage our diverse community of gifted students to engage in academic challenges, nurture their love of learning, and cultivate their humanity so they can serve, inspire, and create impact.