Early Education Teacher - EEC Certified

ZIMA Inc. d/b/a \"School is Cool\"; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee childcare discount

Professional development

Collaborative leadership

Diverse school community

Brookline location near public transit

Job summary

School is Cool in Brookline, MA is hiring for Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms. This in-person role offers $20-$26 per hour, up to 35 paid days off for eligible full-time staff, and an inclusive, supportive team. A Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certificate and prior early-childhood classroom experience are required.

We provide professional development, employee childcare discounts, and a collaborative leadership team in a warm Brookline community, with shifts 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. weekdays.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certificate (Infant/Toddler or Preschool) required.
• Previous early-childhood classroom teaching experience required.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a warm, safe, engaging, and EEC-compliant classroom.
• Supervise children attentively and support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Observe children, document progress, and communicate meaningful updates with families through Procare and conferences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming classroom environment.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and leadership.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school community events.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

Education

Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certificate (Infant/Toddler or Preschool)

Tools

Procare

Job description

Hiring for Infant/Toddler and Preschool Classrooms

School is Cool | Brookline, MA 02446 | In person

At School is Cool Childcare in Brookline, we treat our educators as the true professionals they are. We offer competitive pay $20-$26 per hour, a generous paid-time-off package of up to 35 paid days each year for eligible full-time team members, including PTO, sick time, and paid national holidays, and a supportive administrative team that listens and responds. You'll also join a warm, close-knit Brookline community of children and families who value early education and meaningful relationships with their teachers.

A current Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certificate and previous early-childhood classroom experience are required for this position. Applicants must hold their EEC certificate at the time of application.

What We Offer

• Pay: $20-26 per hour, based on EEC certification, relevant experience, and responsibilities


• Paid time off: Eligible full-time employees receive up to 35 paid days off annually, including 5-15 PTO days, up to 15 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days, depending on the applicable PTO tier


• Employee childcare discount


• Professional development assistance, coaching, and mentoring


• A collaborative, approachable leadership team


• A warm, diverse school community


• Convenient Brookline location near public transportation

Schedule and Location

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available


• Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled within our program hours of 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.


• In-person position in Brookline, MA 02446

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a warm, safe, engaging, and EEC-compliant classroom.


• Supervise children attentively and support their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.


• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.


• Observe children, document progress, and communicate meaningful updates with families through Procare and conferences.


• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming classroom environment.


• Collaborate with fellow educators and leadership.


• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school community events.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certificate in Infant/Toddler or Preschool


• Previous early-childhood classroom teaching experience


• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire


• Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom-management skills


• A dependable, positive, nurturing approach to children and families

About School is Cool

School is Cool is an EEC-licensed, year-round early childhood program serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Brookline. We believe great educators deserve a workplace where they are respected, supported, and trusted as professionals.