Kids in Action - Teacher; Preschool​/PreK

Kids in Action - Teacher (Preschool/PreK 8:00am - 2:30pm)

Job : 5742280

Final date to receive applications: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

School Year

Location: Foster Elementary

To provide a safe, nurturing environment with enriching, developmentally appropriate experiences that provide opportunities for social, emotional, physical and academic learning for children who are 3 - 5 years old.

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, be alert to the needs of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Cooperate with other educators to create daily routines, activities and lessons to enhance each child’s Preschool experience and prepare them for Pre‑Kindergarten.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities in the following areas:
  Social Emotional Development, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Literacy, Math, Social Studies, STEM and Music.
• Track and assess the children’s progress. Keep anecdotal notes of each child and create opportunities for each child to meet their social, and academic potential.
• When required, work as a 1:1 with children needing support.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents, through emails, in person or phone conversations, daily and monthly newsletters.
• Conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences at least twice a year.
• Keep all Kids In Action spaces clean, neat and organized.
• Participate in ten hours of Professional Development, related to Early Childhood Development and Curriculum.
• Complete ten hours of EEC Strong Start Professional Development.
• Complete First Aid and CPR training annually.
• Attend monthly Team Planning and Staff Meetings.

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood
• Experience in a Preschool or Pre‑K classroom
• Familiar with the MA Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Experience with de‑escalation techniques
• Physically able to lift items up to 20lbs.
• Clear all HPS and EEC background checks

Benefits information is available on the Hingham Public Schools website.

Outlined in the Kids in Action Salary and Fringe Benefit Guidelines.

Full-time, benefit eligible (M‑F 8:00am to 2:30pm).

Salary: $33.78 per hour

Classroom Teacher >
Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher >
Preschool

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Amanda Gatie, KIA Program Coordinator
• Kids in Action
• Email: agatie