Preschool teacher- Part time afternoons, Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland

ElevatEd; Wayland (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established early learning center is searching for passionate educators who thrive in a collaborative environment. This role emphasizes fostering a love of learning through creative and nature-based experiences, guided by strong values of community and respect. Educators will work closely with children and families, promoting safe exploration and social interactions. The center values personal and professional growth, providing a supportive atmosphere for teachers. If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education and eager to contribute to a nurturing community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Professional Development Stipend

Pension Fund Contribution

Qualifications

• Warm, engaging, and creative individual with strong knowledge of child development.
• Desire for professional growth in a supportive teaching community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teachers and families to enhance children's learning.
• Create engaging learning experiences based on a Reggio inspired curriculum.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Education

EEC Certification

Early Childhood Education Degree

Job description

The Temple Shir Tikva Early Learning Center fosters a lifelong love of learning by celebrating each child’s natural sense of discovery and wonder through a Reggio inspired curriculum, and a rich nature based focus. Our teachers create experiences on the adjacent campgrounds and nurture children’s innate gifts of curiosity by promoting safe risk-taking, creativity and social interactions. Guided by Jewish culture and values (including universal character traits like kindness, respect, gratitude, teamwork, etc.), our learners develop their inner skills and also learn how to be part of a community.

The Early Learning Center welcomes staff from diverse backgrounds. If you are a team player who enjoys working collaboratively with your co-teachers, children and their families, The ELC is the right school for you. We take great pride in the relationships we foster with each of our teachers and care about your growth. We are a tight-knit community of teachers, who support each other. This position will be supervised by Stephanie Lerner, the ELC Director, who is eager to support educators’ personal and professional growth.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Warm, engaging, creative and enthusiastic.
• A strong knowledge of child development and an understanding of best practices in early childhood education.
• Works collaboratively with fellow staff members, families and the community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• EEC certified preferred.
• A desire for professional growth in a supportive, inspiring teaching community.

Seeking teachers from 12:00-5:00 Monday-Friday.

Benefits: Paid time off, sick leave, professional development and education stipend, opportunity to contribute to a pension fund.

Salary: $21-24/hour commensurate to experience and qualifications.