Jewish Creative Preschool is a progressive, Reggio Emilia-inspired, intimate community preschool seeking passionate, creative, and nurturing certified Early Childhood Teachers to join our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
We are looking for educators who are enthusiastic about early childhood education and committed to creating warm, engaging learning environments where every child is valued as an individual. Whether working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, our teachers foster curiosity, exploration, creativity, and meaningful relationships while supporting each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
What You'll Do
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
- Observe and document children's learning, growth, and developmental milestones.
- Encourage exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues through open, professional communication.
- Use positive behavior guidance and responsive teaching practices.
- For infant classrooms, provide individualized care by responding sensitively to each child's unique rhythms, cues, and developmental needs.
- Collaborate with fellow educators to create meaningful learning experiences and maintain a supportive classroom community.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
- Caring, patient, and enthusiastic
- Creative and collaborative
- Passionate about early childhood education
- Knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Familiar with emergent curriculum and child documentation
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
- Excited to partner with families and colleagues to support each child's success
Why Join Jewish Creative Preschool?
At Jewish Creative Preschool, we truly value and support our teachers. Our small class sizes allow educators to build meaningful relationships with children and families while providing individualized learning experiences.
We offer:
- Supportive leadership and mentoring
- Collaborative team environment
- Paid curriculum planning and preparation time
- Extensive creative arts, sensory, and classroom materials
- Beautiful outdoor learning and nature experiences
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A warm, welcoming school community where teachers are appreciated
Qualifications
- EEC Teacher Certification (Preschool) and/or EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification, depending on classroom assignment
- Previous early childhood teaching experience preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Professional references required
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- Teaching hours typically 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
- Optional afternoon hours available for full-time employment
If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children while working in a collaborative, creative, and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to apply.
Learn more about our school on Instagram: @jewishcreativepreschool
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- What interests you about this position?
License/Certification:
- EEC Teachers Certification? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Newton Center, MA 02459 (Required)
Work Location: In person
