On-Call Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

JCC Greater Boston; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,618; Part time

Job summary

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a Substitute Teacher (As-Needed/On-Call) at the Newton Campus. The role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$21.50, with final salary based on position scope and experience.

A Massachusetts EEC certification is preferred but not required, and candidates must be 18+ with child-care experience. The Substitute Teacher will support classrooms under ELC Directors, maintaining a safe, engaging environment for young children and collaborating with co-teachers to deliver

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts EEC certification preferred, but not required.
• 6 months+ experience with young children preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong organizational skills including teamwork and diplomacy.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and staff.
• Commitment to a dynamic play and learning environment.
• Ability to enter hours using phone and payment software.
• Good time management and adaptability.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Support classrooms as needed and maintain learning continuity.
• Facilitate age-appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Coordinate with co-teachers and staff to ensure coverage.
• Monitor health, safety and security in the classroom.
• Communicate with teaching teams and report concerns.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and material maintenance.
• Follow EEC regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Initiative

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Massachusetts EEC certification preferred

Tools

Hours entry software

Payment software

Job description

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a Substitute Teacher (As-Needed/On-Call) at the Newton Campus. The role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$21.50, with final salary based on position scope and experience.

A Massachusetts EEC certification is preferred but not required, and candidates must be 18+ with child-care experience. The Substitute Teacher will support classrooms under ELC Directors, maintaining a safe, engaging environment for young children and collaborating with co-teachers to deliver