Toddler Assistant Teacher Job Chelmsford area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Toddler Assistant Teacher

Location:

Lions Pride Childcare Program, Chelmsford Community Education Center, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Starting Date:
Aug 27, 2026

Qualifications

Early Childhood Teacher Certification or completion of a three-credit Child Growth and Development course, or equivalent preferred
Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting
Knowledge of classroom preparation and record-keeping requirements
Related school experience desirable
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
Alternatives approved by the Director of Community Education

Reports To

Childcare Supervisor and Director of Community Education

Job Goal

Assist in the coordination of the Community Education Early Childhood Programs to ensure proper instruction and activities for students.

Performance Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in providing the daily program plan

Implement and create activities for small groups

Accept and adhere to all guidelines set forth

Report necessary problems and/or information to teacher or supervisor

Confer with teachers, team leaders and other appropriate personnel regarding students' individualized needs

Assist with the supervision of students

Assume responsibility for classroom in teacher's short absence

Assume responsibility for all necessary personal care needs of the children (diapering/toileting care and feeding requirements)

Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate

Attend and complete all required trainings

Terms of Employment

Start Date:

08/21/2025
Salary: $18.25 – $20.40 per hour based on experience and education
Program hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Work year: 186 days (180 school days, full professional day, day before school starts, one day after school ends, one set‑up day, one clean‑up day)
Personal days: 3 days for personal, legal, business, religious, household or family matters (approved 5 school days prior, emergency may be oral)
Sick days: 13 days
Vacation: 4 days during December recess for 0‑4 years of service; 8 days during December and February recesses for 5‑14 years; 12 days during December, February and April recesses for more than 15 years
Lunch break: 30 minutes; additional 15‑minute break scheduled by supervisor and teacher

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in writing by the Childcare Supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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