Versatile Early Childhood Teacher (Floater)

Ssdsboston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

FSA

Long-term disability

Life insurance

403(b) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Sick time

Personal time

Early dismissal Fridays

Job summary

Schechter Boston is seeking a talented Early Childhood Floater Teacher for the Gan program for the 2026-2027 school year. This role emphasizes a warm, inclusive classroom community and partnerships with families.

The teacher designs developmentally appropriate experiences and works closely with co-teachers, specialists, and colleagues to support social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Salary range is $42,000–$70,000 with comprehensive benefits; schedule generally Monday–Thursday

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Expertise in Early Childhood Education

Relational Practice

Instructional Insight

Exceptional Communication

Commitment to Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

EEC Infant-Toddler or Preschool Certification

1-3 years early childhood experience

Job description

Early Childhood Floater Teacher- The Gan (2026-2027)

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.

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-Thursday 9AM-5PM or 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.

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: