THE FAMILY COOPERATIVE
  • SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
  • ABOUT TFC
    • Our History
    • Our Cooperative Model
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • FAQs
  • OUR CLASSROOMS
    • Sequoia Room (infants)
    • Magnolia Room (young toddlers)
    • Willow Room (toddlers)
    • Maple Room (older toddlers)
    • Chestnut Room (preschool)
  • Our Educators
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Summer Program
  • OUR CALENDARS
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • OUR ANNUAL FUN DAY!
  • Our School Store
  • TUITION & ENROLLMENT
  • Join Our Board
  • Alumni
  • GALLERY
  • Donate

Employment

We are hiring for the 2025 - 2026 school year!

Team Teacher
We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator interested in becoming part of a collaborative community of educators & learners.
This position can begin in January 2026
Skills & Experience
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  • Understanding of and appreciation for Reggio inspired emergent curriculum and documentation
  • Prioritize deep and meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues
  • Interest and/or experience with anti-bias teaching practices
  • Commitment to outdoor education
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teaching team
  • Actively participate in personal and communal growth in team and faculty meetings
  • EEC teacher or lead teacher certification (or ability to obtain certification)
  • Associate’s degree or higher (preferably in Early Childhood Education)
Position & Benefits
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Our school year runs for 10 months from mid-August through mid-June.  We also offer an 8 week summer program that is optional for teachers to join.

Classroom teachers follow a flexible work schedule comprising of 37.5 hours/week (ideal) between the hours of 7:15am and 4:15pm.

As TFC cares for children 8 weeks to 5 years old, we will place the ideal educator with the age group and teaching team that best fits their strengths and interests.

Upon employment, TFC offers a competitive salary, health insurance and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer matching, paid sick and personal days plus regular school closures, professional development support.

How to apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to our co-directors, Caitlin Maddix and Kate Hudson at [email protected]

The Family Cooperative prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status (special disabled veterans, disabled veterans and Vietnam-era veterans), or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Assistant Summer Teachers
Lead Summer Teachers
Substitute Summer Teachers

We are seeking Early Childhood Educators, interns, and students interested in becoming part of a collaborative community of educators & learners.
Summer positions can begin in May 2026
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ADDRESS

51 Kondazian Street
Watertown, MA 02472

Telephone

617.393.8356

Email

[email protected]
  • SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
  • ABOUT TFC
    • Our History
    • Our Cooperative Model
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • FAQs
  • OUR CLASSROOMS
    • Sequoia Room (infants)
    • Magnolia Room (young toddlers)
    • Willow Room (toddlers)
    • Maple Room (older toddlers)
    • Chestnut Room (preschool)
  • Our Educators
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Summer Program
  • OUR CALENDARS
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • OUR ANNUAL FUN DAY!
  • Our School Store
  • TUITION & ENROLLMENT
  • Join Our Board
  • Alumni
  • GALLERY
  • Donate