Early Childhood 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. We are hiring teachers for our Toddler classrooms. 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
Serve as an inspiring role model by fostering a caring, respectful, and joyful classroom culture
Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s growth and well-being
Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with emergent and constructivist early childhood practices
Observe, document, and assess children’s learning and development to inform instruction
Support children’s social-emotional development and self-regulation
Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
Communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner
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 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: Either 7:30AM-3:30PM or 10AM-6PM.
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 jobs@ssdsboston.org.
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
