Early Childhood Floater Teacher (Immediate Opening)

Newton, MA
Full Time
Entry Level
Schechter Boston is looking for an EEC Certified Floater 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

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