Preschool Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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SY 25-26 Early Childhood Teacher Pre-K - 2nd Grade

  • Dorchester, MA
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  • Dorchester, MA
  • moments ago

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School- a community that stands out in Massachusetts:The ONLY charter school designated a School of Recognition by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across...

SUMMARY : The Special Education Teacher is to help student learn subject matter and skills, subject to Special Education Laws, that will contribute to their educational development, in...

Lead Childcare Teacher

  • Natick, MA
  • moments ago
  • Natick, MA
  • moments ago

Our reputation for providing high-quality early childhood education speaks for itself....

Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

  • Northampton, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 7 hours ago

EEC LT Infant Toddler certified and minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field; BA preferred. Full time (37.5 hours a week); full year....

Preschool Teacher

  • Northampton, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field, EEC Preschool qualified. Full time (37.5 hours a week); full year....

Infant Toddler Teacher

  • Northampton, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Minimum Infant Toddler CDA, EEC Preschool Lead Teacher qualified. Full time (37.5 hours a week); full year. Salary Range: \$22.14-25.59/hour + .50-\$1/hr bilingual differential if applicable....

Teacher-Early Childhood PK-2

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 10 hours ago

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PK-2, MODERATE DISABILITIES PK-2 preferred...

Preschool Teacher

  • Woburn, MA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 10 hours ago

Charles School in Woburn, MA is looking for a full-time preschool teacher to join its team beginning in September 2025. This teacher will lead a classroom of three- and four-year-olds.About St....

Integrated Preschool Teacher- Long Term Substitute

  • Ipswich, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ipswich, MA
  • 1 day ago

Substitute Preschool Teacher for our Integrated Preschool program at Winthrop School....

Preschool Teacher (Integrated)

  • Uxbridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Uxbridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

Preschool Teacher (Integrated) Uxbridge Public Schools Taft Elementary - Uxbridge, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID:5256309 Application Deadline:Jul 05, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted:Jun 25, 2025 Starting...

Special Education Teacher -- Pre-School

  • Norfolk, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Norfolk, MA
  • 2 days ago

Massachusetts Job Details Job ID:5256728 Application Deadline:Jul 11, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted:Jun 25, 2025 Starting Date:Aug 25, 2025 Job Description Full-time Special Education teacher needed for a preschool...

Teacher - Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. K1 (SEI Endorsement Required) [An Employer Boston Public Schools Location Boston, MA, US Salary Competitive categories Employer...

Certified Pre Kindergarten Teacher

  • Stoughton, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 2 days ago

Why Work for Us: We are world leaders in Early Childhood Education. There are plenty of opportunities for learning, training and growth. Our curriculum is one of the best in the industry....

Preschool Teacher

  • Reading, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, MA
  • 3 days ago

Development Calling all moms, babysitters, professional teachers, CDA's, Early Childhood Development, students, retirees, and new college grads!...

Assistant Preschool Teacher

  • Reading, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, MA
  • 3 days ago

Work in our infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K classrooms....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Massachusetts
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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