Pre-K / Prekindergarten / Preschool Teacher Job (Early Childhood Education)
Primrose School of Chelmsford
Location: Chelmsford, MA
Schedule: Full-time
Hours of Operation: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Pay: $22 –$24 / hr (based on experience/education)
Overview
· Education Coach + strong leadership support
· No nights writing curriculum (expert curriculum provided)
· Day 1 benefits + 15 days of paid holiday + 10 days of paid vacation time + 5 days of paid sick time
· Free early childhood college coursework (EEC partnership)
· 2 Professional Development Days (one off-site)
Why you’ll like this job
· 4-person leadership team actively supporting each day
· Coverage for breaks + planning time every day
· Teacher snacks + optional chef lunch provided
· Coaching that helps you grow (real feedback + support)
· Thoughtfully paired co-teacher pairing for a strong team dynamic
· Fully stocked classrooms (materials, décor, supplies provided)
· Consistent classroom routines and a professional school culture
· 50% off childcare for your children, space permitted
What you’ll do
· Lead a safe, warm, engaging Pre-K classroom
· Use Primrose’s Balanced Learning Curriculum (training provided)
· Support kindergarten readiness, social-emotional growth, and independence
· Build positive relationships with families
· Collaborate with your co-teacher and leadership team
Benefits (what most candidates look for first)
· Clear advancement opportunities as we grow – we have 13 former teachers who have moved into leadership roles
· Pay that increases with experience/education/achievements
· Health, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability starting Day 1
· Paid vacation and sick time starting Day 1
· 401(k) with employer matching*
· Free early childhood college coursework through our EEC partnership
Who this is a fit for
· You want structure + support, not chaos
· You value teamwork and clear communication
· Experience in childcare, daycare, preschool, pre-k, or early childhood education is a plus
· All experience levels welcome (we’ll train and support the right person)
· Teacher Assistant background welcome (ECE setting)
Awards and Accomplishments
· Our Head of Education and Community Relations, Kate Latham, recently presented at Cognia’s IMPACT Conference in Orlando, sharing practical, high-impact strategies to strengthen classroom culture, support self-regulation, and increase student engagement while representing our schools among educators from around the world.
· Our Head of Sales, Mackenzie Chessman, was invited to speak at Primrose corporate, where she trained other schools on proven enrollment and sales strategies based on her strong performance and results.
· Selected by local news outlets to highlight our school’s involvement and impact in the community.
· On average, our Leadership Team has been with us for 7+ years, reflecting strong stability and continuity in how we lead and support our teams.
Apply today
Tell us which age group you prefer (infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k).
We follow up quickly.
*401(k) results vary based on market conditions and individual participation. Please consult a financial advisor.
Primrose School of Chelmsford is an equal-opportunity employer. All are welcome and celebrated here.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work full-time, Monday-Friday?
License/Certification:
- EEC or DESE certification/license? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chelmsford, MA 01824 (Required)
Work Location: In person
