Preschool Teacher

The Carolyn A. Lynch Early Childhood Program at Sacred Heart School is seeking a dynamic, nurturing, and highly skilled 12-month Preschool Teacher to join our growing early childhood team. This is an opportunity to help shape the educational journey of our youngest scholars in a joyful, play-based learning environment where curiosity, creativity, faith, and academic readiness are equally valued.

The Carolyn A. Lynch Early Childhood Program serves children ages 2.9–5 and is built on the belief that young children learn best through exploration, meaningful relationships, purposeful play, and engaging hands-on experiences. Our educators create classrooms where scholars develop foundational literacy, mathematics, social-emotional, and executive functioning skills while building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

As part of a culturally diverse Catholic school community serving scholars from preschool through Grade 8, our early childhood educators work collaboratively to ensure that every child is known, challenged, and supported.

This is a full-time, 12-month position.

About the Role

The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports the growth of the whole child. The ideal candidate is a reflective educator who values child-centered learning, understands early childhood development, and can balance joyful exploration with intentional instruction.

Working closely with families, colleagues, and school leadership, the Lead Teacher will implement engaging learning experiences guided by the OWL (Opening the World of Learning) and Building Blocks curricula while integrating the CSEFEL Pyramid Model to foster social-emotional development and positive behavior supports.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field strongly preferred
• EEC Lead Teacher Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum of one year of experience working in an early childhood classroom
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole skills preferred
• Basic proficiency with laptop computers and educational technology
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and engage in classroom and outdoor activities with young children

Key Responsibilities

Create Meaningful Learning Experiences

• Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to the Massachusetts Early Learning Standards.
• Facilitate a balance of child-led exploration and intentional teacher-guided instruction.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, independence, and problem-solving.
• Support scholars' growth in language, literacy, mathematics, social-emotional development, and executive functioning skills.

Support the Whole Child

• Build strong, trusting relationships with scholars and families.
• Incorporate the CSEFEL Pyramid Model to support positive behavior, emotional regulation, and social skill development.
• Observe, document, and assess scholar growth to inform instruction and individualized support.
• Create an inclusive environment that celebrates each child's strengths, culture, and unique learning journey.

Collaborate with Families and Colleagues

• Partner closely with families to support scholar development and school-home connections.
• Collaborate with fellow educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure a cohesive and supportive early childhood experience.
• Participate in school events, professional learning opportunities, and community-building initiatives.

Contribute to a Mission-Driven Community

• Support the mission and values of Sacred Heart School and the Carolyn A. Lynch Early Childhood Program.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and high expectations for scholar learning and wellbeing.
• Fulfill all school, Archdiocesan, and EEC requirements and policies.

All candidates must complete a background check via the EEC BRC. 

Contact the Assistant Principal for Operations, Christina Elmasri, to arrange a tour and an interview: 

celmasri@sacredheart-boston.org

617-323-2500

At Sacred Heart STEM School, we believe that early childhood is a time of wonder, discovery, and possibility. Our preschool teachers are valued as leaders, innovators, and advocates for young children. Through strong administrative support, collaborative colleagues, and a commitment to excellence, the Carolyn A. Lynch Early Childhood Program provides educators with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families every day.