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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Cadence Education

Teacher - Infant

Gardengate Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Infant Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education...

Cadence Education

Preschool Teacher

Next Generation Children's Center, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood...

Cadence Education

Preschool Program Manager

and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff....

Cadence Education

Lead Preschool Teacher

Cadence Education stands as a leading force in early childhood education in the United States, overseeing 300+ private preschools and elementary schools spanning 30 states....

Cadence Education

Lead Toddler Teacher

Cadence Education stands as a leading force in early childhood education in the United States, overseeing 300+ private preschools and elementary schools spanning 30 states....

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Roxbury, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Roxbury, MA
  • 5 hours ago

childhood education (ECE) or related field strongly preferred...

Preschool Teacher

  • MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • MA
  • 45+ days ago

Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child....

Preschool Teacher - Marlborough

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 16 hours ago

The Preschool Teacher position is eligible to work from home 0% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager....

Remote Work

Recruitment Event: Virtual Early Childhood Educator's Fair

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Job Details Job ID: 4897875 Job Description Register today for the Early Childhood Educator's Fair on Thursday, 6/5/25 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm (via Zoom)! Come network with current school leaders and...

Job Details Job ID: 4840038 Job Description THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 01/03/2025 and end on 04/07/2025. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as...

Job Details Job ID: 4958970 Job Description THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 03/05/25 and end on 06/30/25. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per...

Childcare Lead Toddler Teacher

  • Watertown, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Watertown, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree) * Minimum of 18 ECE credits * EEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified) * Must...

Childcare Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Watertown, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Watertown, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Childhood Education or related field (will consider current enrollment in pursuit of a degree) * Minimum of 18 ECE credits * EEC Certification preferred (will work with you to get certified) * Must...

Nature Preschool Teacher

  • Sherborn, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sherborn, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN) is an impactful community thatconnects children, families, and teachers to nature and one another.BOPN is a growing organization that offers its teachers a generoustuition...

Teacher - Early Childhood K1 (Long-Term Substitute) (SY24-25)

  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago

Communicating Professional Knowledge (I-A-1 Professional Knowledge, I-A-2 Child Adolescent Development, I-A-3 Plan Development) Exhibits strong knowledge of child development and how students learn...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireElementaryTeachers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Preschool Teacher positions.



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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