Preschool Certified Teacher

About the role

Little Sprouts LLC is seeking dedicated educators to join our Watertown team. The position is led by an experienced School Director and is part of a network of 1,100 early education and child care centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom needs to support children’s well-being.
• Nurture a love of learning through a child-centered approach with social-emotional, STEAM, and nature-based activities.
• Maintain regular communication with families to foster collaborative growth.

Requirements

• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Hold a high school diploma, GED, or be enrolled in classes.
• Have EEC teacher certification or complete the necessary requirements for roles requiring certification.
• Adhere to all company policies and EEC regulations.
• Be able to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
• Be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or enrollment in classes.
• EEC teacher certification or completion of required certification.
• Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Up to 75% off your child’s tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.
• Generous time off, including paid time off between Christmas & New Years Day and additional federal holiday closures.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision, effective from start date.
• Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance.
• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% discretionary employer contribution each year (must be 21+ to enroll).
• Pay increase opportunities related to job performance, updates in certification credentials, and degree completion.
• Career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

Pay

Salary ranges: $18.54 to $28.00 per hour for EEC Certified Candidates & $17.00 to $24.20 per hour for Assistant Candidates.

Schedule

The location operates year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM (Operating hours subject to change).