Children's Center Teacher

Williams College Children’s Center is looking for experienced teachers to join our team dedicated to providing quality child care and education. This is a full-time, year-round, regular appointment. The Williams College Children’s Center has a warm and inviting program with state-of-the-art facilities developed expressly for early childhood education.

We are looking for someone who will respond to children’s interests and strengths and use those insights in collaboration with other staff to create project-based emergent curriculum. You will enthusiastically participate in school-wide staff inquiry and development and show a commitment to advancing a career in Early Childhood Education.

• Is excited to learn about and respond to children’s interests and strengths
• Enjoys being part of a team and working collaboratively and who is ready to enthusiastically participate in school-wide inquiry and development
• Believes children learn best through play and project-based emergent curriculum
• Is enthusiastic to interact with children, families, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Is eager to actively join the physical play and action of a busy classroom

• At least one year of experience with early childhood education, or a combination of education and experience is required.
• Passion for and knowledge of early education and care principles and developmentally appropriate practices
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with experience in an early care setting is preferred but not required
• Candidates must meet the teacher certification requirements established by the Department of Early Education and Care, or be able to obtain within 12 months with coursework covered by Williams

To ensure the safety and well-being of the children in the Center, this position requires the ability to:

• Move and transport children and/or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds across campus for various classroom and event needs.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, and move quickly from a seated to a standing or moving position to respond to urgent child safety needs.
• Position oneself to interact with children at eye level (including on the floor or low chairs).
• Observe and detect hazards in the environment to ensure child safety indoors and outdoors.
• Traverse the campus with children for extended periods of time.

Williams also provides excellent benefits, including health insurance from day one, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, generous retirement contributions, dependent tuition grants worth up to $36k per year per child and much more.

Williams College celebrates individuals who are eager to engage with and respect multiple perspectives and worldviews. Individuals committed to creating a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that welcomes the broad diversity of Williams families and our community are encouraged to apply.

Application review will begin February 10, 2026
. A cover letter is required in order for your application to be considered. In your letter, please specifically address your teaching and learning experiences with young children and detail your approach to early childhood education.

Please attach your cover letter as a separate document in your application.

Pay starts at $21 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and relevant certification.

New hires pursuing teacher certification will receive full coverage for all coursework. You will begin as an Assistant Teacher and be promoted to Teacher, with a pay increase, once certified.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond fully meeting its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at  or email at hr.