Early Childhood Teacher

The LEAP School seeks enthusiastic, dedicated, & caring Teachers to join our teams in LEXINGTON, BEDFORD & SUDBURY, MA.

Positions available for now, July and September 2026.  Our emphasis on small class size enables teachers to build thoughtful, caring relationships with children. Our model of teacher support and mentoring encourages growth and facilitates a rewarding teaching experience. LEAP promotes a true team approach and teachers are given the freedom, guidance and feedback to create an exciting, creative and fun curriculum.  At LEAP you will find beautiful facilities, gorgeous outside play spaces and extensive creative arts and play materials. We are proud to have a record of high teacher retention. 

We believe in the well-being of our teachers and the need for them to have ample time off to recharge! Our generous time off package includes 5 PAID VACATION WEEKS in addition to 5 personal days.  And we have 13 days of professional development built into our regular schedule.

If you're a person who loves children and being part of a true team, the LEAP School invites you to explore this opportunity at our schools in Lexington, Bedford or Sudbury, Massachusetts. 

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Qualifications:

·       Commitment to caring for the needs of young children

·       Flexibility and desire to collaborate with team

·       Classroom management skills

·       Good communication skills

·       Knowledge of child development

·       Ability to develop and present curriculum

·       Experience teaching early childhood in a supervised setting

·       Completed Child Development course

·       Sense of humor and a desire to continue learning!

The specific details of this position will vary according to the current needs of the program:

·       Plan and prepare curriculum

·       Develop caring and supportive relationships with all children and their families

·       Support other team members

·       Insure safety of all children

·       Communicate daily with Co-Teachers and the Director

·       Monitor children’s progress

·       Communicate with parents as needed

·       Participate in supervision and team meetings

·       Follow the LEAP philosophy

·       Care for environment

In addition to benefits listed we also offer:

·       Excellent vacation time (5+weeks)

·       Weekly supervision and extensive on-going training and support

·       Training program for newly hired teachers

·       First Aid/CPR Training yearly

·       Curriculum budget for classroom supplies

·       Opportunity for Growth