Schechter Boston is seeking talented, mission-driven Early Childhood Teachers to join the Gan—our Early Childhood program for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers work collaboratively with colleagues to create nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Position Overview
The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, inclusive classroom community that supports the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children. Teachers thoughtfully design learning experiences responsive to children’s developmental stages, interests, and identities, while building strong partnerships with families.
Core Responsibilities
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children.
- Develop activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Collaborate closely with co-teachers, specialists, and colleagues
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives
- Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Gan and the broader Schechter Boston community
Core Competencies
Expertise in Early Childhood Education
Strong understanding of child development, learning differences, social-emotional development, and inclusive practices across early childhood.
Relational Practice
Ability to build warm, trusting, and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Instructional Insight
Skilled in observation, reflection, and adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Collaboration
Comfort working as part of a teaching team and contributing to shared goals.
Exceptional Communication
Clear, compassionate, and professional communication with families and colleagues.
Commitment to Inclusion
Deep belief in honoring the dignity, strengths, and identities of every child and family.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required, background in education/early childhood education preferred.
- EEC Infant-Toddler or Preschool Teacher Certification required.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience teaching in an early childhood setting preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Competitive pay range $42,000-$70,000; commensurate with experience, education and certification.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:15AM-5:15PM, Wednesday 10AM-6PM and Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM.
We thrive to provide a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that supports our faculty and staff, including: health insurance, prescription drug benefit, vision, healthcare/dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), long term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer matching, paid holidays, sick time and personal time, and early dismissal on Fridays. There are opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
About the School
Schechter Boston creates a Jewish educational experience where each child, 12 months through eighth grade, will be known, belong, be engaged, be inspired, and be prepared. 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 each day by the following values:
- Believing there is no limit to better
- Providing honest and kind feedback
- Failing forward
- Leaning into complexity
- Being kinder than necessary
Pay: $42,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
