Lead Teacher/Director
Full Time • Boston
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About Us
We believe every child carries limitless potential. Our after-school program creates a safe, joyful space where curiosity grows, confidence takes root, and families feel supported. Together, we build the bridge to lifelong success.
Position Overview
Bring both leadership and heart. Guide daily programming, support staff, and nurture strong relationships with children, families, and schools. Set the tone for a warm, structured, and inspiring environment where every child feels seen and capable.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership
- Oversee daily operations of the after-school site, ensuring a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons, activities, and enrichment experiences.
- Foster a culture of curiosity, respect, and enthusiasm for learning.
Child Development & Family Partnership
- Build trusting relationships with children and monitor their social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Communicate regularly with families, offering insights, encouragement, and partnership.
- Collaborate with schools and community partners to support student success.
Team Management
- Supervise, coach, and mentor program staff and volunteers.
- Lead team meetings, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development.
- Model patience, positivity, and high expectations for the team and children.
Administration & Compliance
- Maintain attendance records, incident reports, and required documentation.
- Ensure program meets licensing standards and organizational policies.
- Manage scheduling, supplies, and site logistics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred.
- At least 2–3 years of experience working with school-aged children; leadership experience strongly valued.
- Strong communication, organization, and team-building skills.
- Ability to create a learning environment that is inclusive, joyful, and grounded in respect for all children and families.
What We Value
I look for leaders who bring both skill and heart—people who believe, as I do, that early learning is the foundation of life. At our program, we work as a team, we celebrate children’s unique gifts, and we rise to challenges together. If you’re passionate about shaping brighter futures, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Join Us
When we guide children with intention and love, we help them discover who they can become. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we’d love to welcome you to our community.
Together, we can build the bridge to lifelong success.
Compensation: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
WHO WE ARE
The Boston’s Bridge To Excellence program provides year-round supervised quality child care programs for parents or guardians that are working or in a qualified training program. We shall not discriminate in providing services to children or their families on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, toilet training, disability, or marital status. Boston’s Bridge To Excellence offers Before School, After School, School Vacation and Summer Programs. Currently Boston’s Bridge To Excellence programs are located inside 4 Boston Public Schools, and are continuously expanding.
“Boston’s students are entitled to every untapped resource – and it’s our mission to give them unfiltered access. Our foundation challenges preconceived notions of what is possible for our kids and helps them looking excitedly toward a promising future.”
Mr. Dejon Rice
CEO and Founder of Boston’s Bridge to Excellence
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
CEO and Founder of Boston’s Bridge to Excellence
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
All Boston’s Bridge To Excellence programs are licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. All BBTE programs are designed to provide services based on the child care needs for those parents who are working or in a training program. The programs are operated by trained educators who design and implement a wide range of activities, which encourage participation and recognition. The BBTE program is designed to provide child care during after school hours and at times during the year when children are not in school, and need supervised care the most. The hours of the program change during non-school periods. Children are exposed to a variety of activities and are given the opportunity to choose from a selection of teacher-facilitated activities as well as mandatory participation in activities designed for specific age groups. Children are not forced into programs that they cannot participate in due to physical or emotional impairments. A group’s maturity level and physical capabilities are used in program curriculums. Differentiation of instruction is regularly applied.
MISSION
MISSION
Boston's Bridge to Excellence (BBTE) mission is to provide enrichment programming that empowers youth from economically distressed areas to become leaders of change in their communities. We help youth in grades K through 7th to build academic skills, develop leadership skills, and engage in experiential and service-learning opportunities so they have the tools needed to reach their full potential in a global society.
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