Toddler Lead Teacher at Christian Preschool for 2026-2027

Park Street School is located in the heart of Bostons historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and offers a continuous, integrated, Christian-based learning environment to students from toddler to grade six. Exemplifying a Christian worldview, Park Street School is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously striving to maintain a faculty and staff with varying backgrounds and cultural experiences. Do you believe that even our youngest learners are capable of remarkable growth? Are you passionate about creating a warm, nurturing classroom while intentionally fostering early learning and development? If so, we'd love to meet you!Park Street School Preschool is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and compassionate Toddler Lead Teacher to join our dedicated team. We are looking for an educator who understands child development, values relationships with families, and enjoys creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences for children ages 23.Who We ArePark Street School Preschool is an independent Christian school that provides a rich, developmentally appropriate educational experience in a loving and supportive environment. While we prioritize play, exploration, and social-emotional growth, we are not a daycare program. Our preschool follows a thoughtfully designed curriculum with year-end learning objectives that prepare children for success in Preschool and Pre-K.Our toddler program intentionally builds foundational skills through play-based learning in areas such as:Language and early literacySocial-emotional developmentFine and gross motor skillsEarly math conceptsScience and discoverySelf-help and independenceCreative arts and sensory explorationBible stories and character developmentEvery activity is planned with purpose to help children grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.ResponsibilitiesCreate a safe, joyful, and engaging classroom environment.Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with our curriculum and year-end objectives.Foster children's curiosity, confidence, independence, and love of learning.Build strong partnerships with families through ongoing communication.Observe and document children's growth and developmental progress.Collaborate closely with colleagues to provide a consistent, high-quality educational experience.Maintain a classroom that reflects excellence in organization, safety, and care.QualificationsExperience teaching toddlers or young children in an early childhood classroom.Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.Excellent classroom management and communication skills.Ability to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.EEC Teacher or Lead Teacher certification (or eligibility) preferred.A collaborative spirit, positive attitude, and genuine love for working with young children.What We're Looking ForWe are seeking a teacher who sees the toddler years as an incredible opportunity to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. The ideal candidate is patient, creative, energetic, and committed to helping each child reach their fullest potential in a nurturing school environment.If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive team that values excellence, relationships, and purposeful learning, we encourage you to apply.Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of our youngest learners!