Early Childhood Teacher

Prizmah•Newton, MA

44d•$42,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Schechter Boston is looking for an EEC Certified Teacher to join Gan Shelanu, our Early Childhood Program, immediately. The ideal candidate will have experience and a love for working with children. We are looking for someone who can create a nurturing and exciting environment for young learners. Job Duties As a floating teacher you will have the opportunity to work in several different classrooms throughout the school. In addition, you will: Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children Develop activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children Clearly and effectively communicate with children, parents and staff Supervise children at all times Qualifications The ideal candidate must be warm, nurturing and passionate about working with young children EEC certification required, preferably Massachusetts EEC Director I or II certification Bachelor’s Degree and background in education/early childhood education preferred Two years of relevant work experience, preferred Able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds Details Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:30PM Salary is $42,000-$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Health and vision insurance, prescription drug benefit Healthcare/dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) Long-term disability, life insurance 403(b) with employer matching Paid holidays, sick and personal time, and early dismissal on Fridays Opportunities for professional growth and advancement About the School Schechter Boston creates a Jewish educational experience where each child, 15 months through eighth grade, is known, belongs, is engaged and inspired. Faculty, staff and students at Schechter benefit from a highly collaborative, mutually supportive environment in which each person’s individual strengths are recognized and cultivated, and are vital to the success and learning of the community as a whole. Individuals who work at Schechter Boston must thrive in a culture that lives every day by the following cultural values: Believing there is no limit to better Providing honest and kind feedback Failing forward Leaning into complexity Being kinder than necessary

Requirements

Must be warm, nurturing and passionate about working with young children
EEC certification required, preferably Massachusetts EEC Director I or II certification
Able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and background in education/early childhood education preferred
Two years of relevant work experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children
Develop activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children
Clearly and effectively communicate with children, parents and staff
Supervise children at all times