EEC Certified Preschool Teacher, Godine-$1,000 Sign On Bonus

jcc-greater-boston

Newton Centre, Massachusetts, United States · Newton Centre · United States

Posted Aug 4, 2026

Full-time
Early Learning Centers

Job description

$1,000.00 Sign On Bonus Available! JCC Greater Boston is seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Learning Center Certified Pre-School Teacher to join our team. As an Early Learning Center Certified Pre-School Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children while working in a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community. This position offers the chance to be part of a team that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships, promotes connection and learning, and values collaboration and transformation.This posting is for a full-time 12-month, salaried EEC Certified Preschool Teacher. The starting pay for this position is a salary range of $47,944 -$58,136.00 pro rata (based on rate range of $23.05 to $27.95*** for highly qualified, certified, degreed candidates). The salary offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity. ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: To collaborate regularly with co-teacher(s), colleagues, and the director to develop a high-quality program based on observations that support each child's intellectual, social/emotional, moral, and physical development.Health, safety and security of all children Implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculumCommunication and documentation of children’s interactions and experiencesProviding a positive, nurturing environmentObservation, play-based assessment, and written evaluations of all children using COR Advantage Maintain at all times the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and familiesAdhere to all EEC regulations and guidelinesChildren:To help each child develop a positive self-imageTo facilitate the child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and developmentTo encourage the child’s independence, leading to a sense of competencyTo respect the child’s right to be an individual.To assist child’s awareness of their own needs and the rights of othersTo facilitate each child in the verbalization of feelings and emotionsTeaching:To provide a positive climate for learning, growth and development To comply with MA EEC Guidelines/Frameworks To offer a wide variety of activities, materials, and experiences that encourage children to explore and learn through playTo maintain an aesthetically pleasing, organized classroom environment to promote the health and safety of each childTo set consistent limits using positive language and provide emotional safety for each childTo work with and incorporate suggestions from Ledgewood Developmental SpecialistTo assess the developmental stages of children and maintain records, including writing children’s progress reports using COR AdvantageTo document children’s learning as an instructional/curriculum tool through portfolio, observational checklist, play-based assessment, digital photography/iPad, journals, or other methods as determined by your center directorTo review and update files of all children in your classroom, noting allergies or special traits pertinent to the maximization of the child’s potentialTo be familiar with and use computer, internet, and digital equipment for curriculum development, implementation, and related school activitiesTo meet for supervisory direction as appropriateTo attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessionsTo meet all EEC requirements for early education and careTo participate with co-teacher(s) in regular planning to reflect on the program and to forecast future projects in the emergent curriculum.To support an emergent curriculum approachTo utilize the environment as the third teacher in the room Parents:Establish positive, interactive relationships with families through informal conversations, feedback, and conferences.To aid parent and child in the adjustment to school To inform parents about the developmental stages of young children and developmentally appropriate curriculumTo participate in scheduled parent conferences several times a yearTo communicate daily with the parents of each child and maintain classroom newsletters To be professional at all times and embody the principles of good customer service in working with parents professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skillsRequirementsEducation and Experience: B.A. in Early Childhood Education or a related field (e.g., elementary education, social work, psychology) or an A.A. in Early Childhood Education is preferred but not required. Requires EEC Professional Teacher level or higher Certification (Strong Start is not considered equivalent and does not meet this requirement). For consideration applicants must include a copy of EEC Teacher Certification or proof of pending certification along with demonstrated eligibility.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria. Skills and Abilities:Must be EEC certified or willing to become certified immediately Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families.Awareness of best practices relating to a strong image of a child as a competent and capable learner. Good classroom management skills, oral and written language skills, and excellent communication skills with parents, children, and colleaguesMust be welcoming and warm toward children and enjoy working with young children and their families. Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while keeping child safety at the forefront at all times.Must be interested in continuing professional development and view yourself as a lifelong learner.Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationshipsAbility to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholdersPhysical Requirements: Able to work in person. Requires daily outside playground duties. Ability to climb stairs or hill to outside space for various activities. Must be able to climb stairs with children between floors or in an emergency. Ability to continually bend, kneel, and reach. Lift and carry young children, 20-30 pounds, regularly. Frequently stoop or squat to be at the child’s eye level. Frequently sits on the floor or in very small chairs. Must work during training week (usually the last week of August each year) and coordinate with the ELC Center Director to schedule vacation periods. Usually, no vacation can be taken in September, and there may be other periods when time off is not granted due to school needs.ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities. Organization InformationSince opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.BenefitsIn addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children’s futures, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive exempt compensation packages for full-time salaried toddler teachers. Benefits include: Competitive salary Health insurance Flexible spending account Group life insurance Long term disability 403(b) retirement plan Support of a child development specialist Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program Discounted JCCGB camp tuition (50-100% off) Generous paid time off A free membership to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more Engaging in professional development opportunities, including 7 development days per year Outstanding classroom environments, materials, and outdoor play and nature spaces Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.

$1,000.00 Sign On Bonus Available!

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Learning Center Certified Pre-School Teacher to join our team. As an Early Learning Center Certified Pre-School Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children while working in a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community. This position offers the chance to be part of a team that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships, promotes connection and learning, and values collaboration and transformation.

This posting is for a full-time 12-month, salaried EEC Certified Preschool Teacher. The starting pay for this position is a salary range of $47,944 -$58,136.00 pro rata (based on rate range of $23.05 to $27.95*** for highly qualified, certified, degreed candidates).

The salary offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

To collaborate regularly with co-teacher(s), colleagues, and the director to develop a high-quality program based on observations that support each child's intellectual, social/emotional, moral, and physical development.
Health, safety and security of all children
Implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
Communication and documentation of children’s interactions and experiences
Providing a positive, nurturing environment
Observation, play-based assessment, and written evaluations of all children using COR Advantage
Maintain at all times the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and families
Adhere to all EEC regulations and guidelines

Children:

To help each child develop a positive self-image
To facilitate the child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development
To encourage the child’s independence, leading to a sense of competency
To respect the child’s right to be an individual.
To assist child’s awareness of their own needs and the rights of others
To facilitate each child in the verbalization of feelings and emotions

Teaching:

To provide a positive climate for learning, growth and development
To comply with MA EEC Guidelines/Frameworks
To offer a wide variety of activities, materials, and experiences that encourage children to explore and learn through play
To maintain an aesthetically pleasing, organized classroom environment to promote the health and safety of each child

To set consistent limits using positive language and provide emotional safety for each child
To work with and incorporate suggestions from Ledgewood Developmental Specialist
To assess the developmental stages of children and maintain records, including writing children’s progress reports using COR Advantage
To document children’s learning as an instructional/curriculum tool through portfolio, observational checklist, play-based assessment, digital photography/iPad, journals, or other methods as determined by your center director
To review and update files of all children in your classroom, noting allergies or special traits pertinent to the maximization of the child’s potential
To be familiar with and use computer, internet, and digital equipment for curriculum development, implementation, and related school activities
To meet for supervisory direction as appropriate
To attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions
To meet all EEC requirements for early education and care
To participate with co-teacher(s) in regular planning to reflect on the program and to forecast future projects in the emergent curriculum.
To support an emergent curriculum approach
To utilize the environment as the third teacher in the room

Parents:

Establish positive, interactive relationships with families through informal conversations, feedback, and conferences.
To aid parent and child in the adjustment to school
To inform parents about the developmental stages of young children and developmentally appropriate curriculum
To participate in scheduled parent conferences several times a year
To communicate daily with the parents of each child and maintain classroom newsletters
To be professional at all times and embody the principles of good customer service in working with parents professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills

Requirements

Education and Experience: B.A. in Early Childhood Education or a related field (e.g., elementary education, social work, psychology) or an A.A. in Early Childhood Education is preferred but not required.

Requires EEC Professional Teacher level or higher Certification (Strong Start is not considered equivalent and does not meet this requirement). For consideration applicants must include a copy of EEC Teacher Certification or proof of pending certification along with demonstrated eligibility.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities:

Must be EEC certified or willing to become certified immediately
Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families.
Awareness of best practices relating to a strong image of a child as a competent and capable learner.
Good classroom management skills, oral and written language skills, and excellent communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues
Must be welcoming and warm toward children and enjoy working with young children and their families.
Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while keeping child safety at the forefront at all times.
Must be interested in continuing professional development and view yourself as a lifelong learner.
Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships
Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders

Physical Requirements: Able to work in person. Requires daily outside playground duties. Ability to climb stairs or hill to outside space for various activities. Must be able to climb stairs with children between floors or in an emergency. Ability to continually bend, kneel, and reach. Lift and carry young children, 20-30 pounds, regularly. Frequently stoop or squat to be at the child’s eye level. Frequently sits on the floor or in very small chairs.

Must work during training week (usually the last week of August each year) and coordinate with the ELC Center Director to schedule vacation periods. Usually, no vacation can be taken in September, and there may be other periods when time off is not granted due to school needs.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Organization Information

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children’s futures, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive exempt compensation packages for full-time salaried toddler teachers. Benefits include:

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Group life insurance
Long term disability
403(b) retirement plan
Support of a child development specialist
Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
Discounted JCCGB camp tuition (50-100% off)
Generous paid time off
A free membership to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more
Engaging in professional development opportunities, including 7 development days per year
Outstanding classroom environments, materials, and outdoor play and nature spaces

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connection, learning and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences of direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences of direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.