Early Childhood Teacher at Prizmah – Newton, Massachusetts
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About This Position
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