Early Childhood Educator

Joyful, empathetic, and energetic teachers are what we look for when hiring, to join our independent, non-profit, play-based preschool. Work in a team-teaching setting with the opportunity to design a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Teachers have the opportunity to establish close relationships with children and their families as well as with other staff members. Evergreen Day School operates a school-year program and an 8-week summer program.

Evergreen Day School has a committed, responsive, and nurturing staff who create a professional atmosphere where open communication and collaboration flourishes. Evergreen is dedicated to creating a rich preschool experience, which fosters budding social skills and lays the foundation for a lifetime love of learning.

About the Job

  • TODDLER TEACHER


    Evergreen Day School is a non-profit, play-based preschool in Cambridge, MA. We have a beautiful, spacious facility with plenty of outdoor space.

    We are looking for a joyful, professional, energetic, early childhood educator for our toddler program. Work in a team teaching setting, designing developmentally-appropriate emergent curriculum. Use your expertise to help build a warm, loving connection between home and school.

    Hours: 8-4 p.m. Monday- Friday Year-round position. Start date: September 2025

    We are a school year program and we operate an 8-week summer program.

    Explore our website at www.evergreendayschool.org

    Evergreen Day School is an equal opportunity employer.

    Benefits:

    Highly competitive salary based on level of education and years of experience.

    Health insurance, Simple IRA, LTD, paid holidays and vacation

    Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other educators in our school and in Cambridge.

    Reimbursement for professional development and trainings.

    Designated planning time is built into the school week. Opportunities to be involved outside of the classroom~ join a committee or plan school events...

    Requirements:

    A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.

    Candidates must be Infant/Toddler EEC qualified

    Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills and enjoy working in a co-teacher relationship.

    Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to move quickly to facilitate a busy classroom.

    Please send a letter of interest and resume to:

    Jeanne Akasten, Director

    Evergreen Day School

    795 Concord Avenue

    Cambridge, MA 02138
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    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: From $24.00+ per hour

  • Competitive salary based on level of education and experience
    Paid holidays and school vacation weeks
    Paid time off
    70% employer contribution to health care coverage for employees enrolled in the school-sponsored program
    HRA reimbursement
    EDS contributes employee contributions to PFMLA
    Long-term disability
    Simple IRA program with matching of up to 3% of salary for enrolled staff
    Paid planning time and paid professional development
    Great parking and convenient to the MBTA bus line
    Employee Discount for employee’s child enrolled at EDS

  • Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certification (Required)

    Bachelor’s or advanced degree in education, child development, or related field (Preferred)

    CPR Certification (Preferred)

  • Please send an email with the subject “Early Childhood Educator” with a Letter of Interest and Resume to jobs@evergreendayschool.org and we will be in touch.

    Evergreen Day School is an equal-opportunity employer.

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