Associate Teacher Twos and Threes (Early Childhood)

Job Summary/Objective:

The Associate Teacher is a member of the Central Synagogue May Family Nursery School teaching team who shares in the education, care, and well-being of his or her assigned group of students. This is a unique opportunity for a creative, experienced educator who enjoys working with young two-year-olds, their families and caregivers, possesses the flexibility to teach two days in a standard emergent curriculum, Reggio Emilia-inspired classroom, lead a Shabbat-focused class as part of a teaching team every Friday, and also teach our Library classes two days per week, reading to each class and helping children select and check out books. Under the guidance of the Nursery School administration, the Associate Teacher is required to implement planned curriculum, participate in team meetings and to uphold the objectives and overall philosophy of the Central Synagogue May Family Nursery School. The Associate Teacher works closely with the head teacher/s and reports to the Early Childhood Director.

We are looking for an Associate Teacher for the ’26-’27 academic year who is creative, flexible, and has a growth mindset. He or she should be eager to learn and contribute as a willing team player to establishing a warm and dynamic classroom environment.

Reports To Early Childhood Director

Department Hours

Full-time*, 10-month position, Exempt and not eligible for OT

Your hours of employment will be as follows: Monday through

Thursday 8:15 am – 3:30 pm and until 2:30 pm on Friday

Exempt and not eligible for OT

*This is being offered as a full-time position. However, those candidates who are interested in a part-time position should apply. Flexible scheduling options are available – Choose full-time or part-time to fit your schedule.

Date: September 2026

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage with your teaching team, all aspects of daily classroom life, including health and safety of all students, establishing comfortable classroom routines and transitions, and implementation of child-centered, developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum that excites children about learning and prepares them for the next step in their education.
Plan and implement activities to support and foster positive self-esteem, social skills, developmental growth, and independence for all students.
Observe and record children’s progress, behavior, growth, and development on a regular and ongoing basis.
Work collaboratively with teaching team, administrators, specialists, and consultants.
Incorporate Shabbat, Jewish holiday celebrations, and Jewish values, customs, traditions, and rituals into the classroom.
Actively participate in all team meetings, staff meetings, professional development days, teacher trainings, and workshops.
Participate in teaching after school and other classes for the Nursery School and Central Synagogue education/family engagement program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required along with master’s degree in education (or enrolled in Master’s program in education)
Teaching experience in early childhood classrooms or other settings with young children
Meet standards for licensing requirements (finger printing, child abuse and other relevant training, etc.)