Benefits:

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Lead Preschool Teacher | Early Childhood Educator

Sakonnet Early Learning Center | Tiverton, RI $16.00–$19.50/hour | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Sign-On Bonus: $500 Full-Time | $250 Part-Time

Bring Your Experience. Lead Your Classroom. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced Preschool Teacher, Childcare Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, or Assistant Teacher who's ready to take the next step?

Sakonnet Early Learning Center is looking for a caring, dependable Lead Preschool Teacher who wants more than just a job. We're looking for someone who wants to build a classroom children love, create meaningful relationships with families, and grow their career in Early Childhood Education.

For more than 40 years, we've been part of the Tiverton community — providing children with a safe, nurturing place to learn, play, explore, and grow.

If you're ready for a classroom where your experience, ideas, and dedication can make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

What We Offer

Pay: $16.00–$19.50/hour, based on experience and qualifications Sign-On Bonus: $500 Full-Time | $250 Part-Time Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities available

Our team members may also enjoy:

Weekly pay

Health insurance for eligible employees

Paid time off

Paid holidays for eligible employees

401(k) eligibility

Discounted childcare

Free food and snacks

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities for advancement

Year-round, stable employment

A supportive, team-focused work environment

Make Your Classroom a Place Children Love to Be

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences while helping children build the skills, confidence, and independence they'll carry with them for years to come.

You'll help:

Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities through play and exploration

Create a welcoming and organized classroom environment

Support children's social, emotional, physical, and academic development

Encourage positive behavior and growing independence

Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families

Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment

Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership

Help make each child's day positive, meaningful, and fun

You May Be a Great Fit If You...

Genuinely enjoy working with young children

Are patient, dependable, and positive

Enjoy bringing creativity and new ideas into the classroom

Communicate well with families and coworkers

Want to grow professionally in Early Childhood Education

Value being part of a team where people support one another

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Previous experience working with children preferred

CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus

CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification

Ability to meet required background screening requirements

Have Childcare Experience but Aren't Sure You Meet Everything?

We still want to hear from you.

Experience can come from many places. If you've worked with children in a childcare center, preschool, Head Start program, after-school program, summer camp, recreation program, or another youth-focused setting, we encourage you to apply.

Convenient for Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts Candidates

Our Tiverton location is convenient for applicants throughout:

Tiverton • Portsmouth • Middletown • Newport • Bristol • Warren • Fall River • New Bedford and surrounding communities

Find Your Next Classroom at Sakonnet.

If you're looking for a school where your ideas are welcomed, your experience is valued, and you can make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover what you can build at Sakonnet Early Learning Center.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.