05/25/2026
Job Opportunity: Float teacher/Atelierista
Kid Town Nursery School in Plainville, MA, is looking for a full-time float teacher/Atelierista who has a background in the Reggio Emilia philosophy and nature-based learning to join our team for the 26/27 school year.
Our school is play and project-based, we are heavily inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of teaching, with a strong emphasis on nature-based learning. Our mission is to form our curriculum around the children in each class.
Job Title: Looking for a full-time teacher with current EEC teacher certification to start in September.
Hours are M-F 8:30-4:30. Part-time hours during summer sessions are available as well.
-MUST HAVE EEC teacher or Lead teacher certification (Teachers with assistant certification not needed at this time)
-a background in a Reggio-inspired/play-based or nature inspired classroom
-a love of the arts and knowledge of Reggio-inspired Ateliers
-a passion for observation, documentation, professional development, and helping children love learning
-a desire to learn from both children and colleagues
-and understanding of current developmentally appropriate practice and experience with neurodivergence
-must love the outdoors as we are outside daily for extended periods of time in all forms of weather!
-must have patience, a solid understanding of child development, a good understanding of play-based education and an understanding that all children are capable.
Overview and Benefits
-school year schedule Sept-June
-possibility of summer camp part-time
-paid sick time-paid holidays
-4 weeks school vacations off
-monthly staff professional development hours and training
-free childcare tuition (when available- toddler spot available at this time!)
-health/dental reimbursement
-Pay starting at $24/hour
Responsibilities�
- Float teacher positions
- covering classrooms, acting as a third teacher to an established teaching to play with children, comfort, and aid in self-help skills
-light cleaning and maintenance of classroom
-assist with classroom management
-Extended day responsibilities include managing class of toddlers or Preschool/Prek children in afternoon curriculum and outside time.
-Atelierista responsibilities-
-work with teachers to organize schedule for children to visit our Atelier/Studio
-create art projects that excite children about art and learning
-understand the Reggio approach and incorporate open-ended and natural materials
Please send cover letter and resume to Owner and Director Kristen Read [email protected]
