JCC Greater Boston
Early Childhood Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
JCC Greater Boston, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Early Childhood Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher
JCC Greater Boston in Newton, MA, is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Certified Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team.
This position provides you with an opportunity to work with students of all ages and backgrounds, with a focus on providing a positive, nurturing environment that fosters learning and growth. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, dedicated educator with a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. As a Certified Toddler Teacher at JCC Greater Boston, you will have the chance to inspire and engage students while developing educational programs that promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
JCC Greater Boston 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 the core values of Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
This posting is for a full‑time, salaried Certified Toddler Teacher. The starting salary is $47,940–$53,040. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. JCC Greater Boston also has openings for part‑time Toddler Teachers with multiple shift options. For teachers interested in working with other age groups (infants, preschool, pre‑K) or floater positions, please contact us to explore those options.
Requirements
Create a safe and nurturing environment where children can play, learn, and take risks.
Maintain full responsibility for the smooth running of the classroom environment.
In partnership with Early Learning Center Directors and peers, co‑create a collaborative, dynamic, positive, and innovative classroom culture.
Work in partnership with JCC leadership and other departments to support organizational goals and model JCC values.
Partner and communicate with families to ensure the best care and education for the children.
Design and implement curriculum.
Complete observation and document assessments regarding children's progress.
Adhere to all EEC regulations as well as NAEYC guidelines.
Qualifications
EEC certification required.
A love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
Strong organizational skills, including teamwork, relationship‑building skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with families, co‑workers, ELC leadership, and JCCGB colleagues.
Commitment to create and foster a dynamic environment where play and learning are a top priority.
Computer literate.
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 is a nonprofit organization with roots in earlier Settlement Houses and Young Men’s Hebrew Associations; it offers a wide range of services and program activities throughout the Greater Boston region, serving 50,000 individuals annually in 98 communities.
Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:
Creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships.
Welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston.
Supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life.
Nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences and expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as a whole.
JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff, children, and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may include, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements, and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and participants.
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/ .
To Apply JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a wonderful community and a great team, please send a cover letter and your resume to
ELC‑hiring@jccgb.org .
Benefits
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.
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.
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JCC Greater Boston 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 the core values of Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
This posting is for a full‑time, salaried Certified Toddler Teacher. The starting salary is $47,940–$53,040. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. JCC Greater Boston also has openings for part‑time Toddler Teachers with multiple shift options. For teachers interested in working with other age groups (infants, preschool, pre‑K) or floater positions, please contact us to explore those options.
Requirements
Create a safe and nurturing environment where children can play, learn, and take risks.
Maintain full responsibility for the smooth running of the classroom environment.
In partnership with Early Learning Center Directors and peers, co‑create a collaborative, dynamic, positive, and innovative classroom culture.
Work in partnership with JCC leadership and other departments to support organizational goals and model JCC values.
Partner and communicate with families to ensure the best care and education for the children.
Design and implement curriculum.
Complete observation and document assessments regarding children's progress.
Adhere to all EEC regulations as well as NAEYC guidelines.
Qualifications
EEC certification required.
A love of children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
Strong organizational skills, including teamwork, relationship‑building skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with families, co‑workers, ELC leadership, and JCCGB colleagues.
Commitment to create and foster a dynamic environment where play and learning are a top priority.
Computer literate.
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 is a nonprofit organization with roots in earlier Settlement Houses and Young Men’s Hebrew Associations; it offers a wide range of services and program activities throughout the Greater Boston region, serving 50,000 individuals annually in 98 communities.
Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:
Creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships.
Welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston.
Supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life.
Nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences and expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as a whole.
JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff, children, and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may include, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements, and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and participants.
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/ .
To Apply JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with a wonderful community and a great team, please send a cover letter and your resume to
ELC‑hiring@jccgb.org .
Benefits
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.
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.
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