Lead Toddler Teacher

Job overview

The Lead Toddler Teacher role is onsite in Newton Center, MA, at Temple Emanuel Preschool. The annual salary is $50,000–$55,000, plus comprehensive benefits. The preschool uses a play-based, emergent approach and weaves Jewish holidays, values, music, Hebrew words, blessings, and traditions into classroom life. The teacher creates a safe, engaging classroom for children primarily ages 15 months to 2 years, supporting their development through play, routines, and relationships. The role also builds family partnerships and collaborates with teaching colleagues to plan curriculum and maintain a consistent learning environment.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement play-based, emergent curriculum
• support toddlers’ cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, and self-help development
• establish predictable routines and observe children’s interests and progress
• integrate Jewish values and traditions into classroom life
• communicate with families
• collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and classroom responsibilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead toddler teacher

newton center ma

temple emanuel preschool

early childhood education

toddlers

play-based curriculum

emergent curriculum

jewish values

family communication

monday–friday

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

$50,000–$55,000/year

health insurance

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• dental and/or vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 19 days paid time off
• paid holidays and school closures
• tuition reimbursement
• temple membership and childcare benefits
• year-round employment and summer-program continuity.

Why this role

Full-time, 12-month position; Monday through Friday with staggered shifts between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; start date August 24, 2026; EEC certification and First Aid/CPR requirements.

About the employer

ElevatEd is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.