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Part Time Early Childhood Educator

5/10/2026

The educator will support classroom activities and implement tailored curricula for individual children and small groups. They are also responsible for observing, assessing, and documenting child development while maintaining a safe environment.

Salary

22 - 27.5 USD

Working Hours

30 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Nurtury Early Education (formerly Associated Early Care and Education) is a mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality early education and care to over 1,000 of Greater Boston’s youngest children, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Nurtury currently operates three early learning centers in Boston and Cambridge and supports a network of 145 Family Child Care home-based small businesses throughout Greater Boston neighborhoods. Nurtury Early Education’s mission is to give Greater Boston’s youngest children in need the opportunity to reach their full potential by investing in school readiness, promoting healthy development, and strengthening families. Since its inception in 1878, Nurtury has been a leader in the field of early education, continuing to evolve and grow in order to best meet the needs of the communities and families we serve.

About the Role

Why Nurtury Early Education?

Nurtury is committed to your success by investing in you through our competitive wages, generous benefits and career growth opportunities. Whether your interest is in direct care, family services, or curriculum support, join us to be part of an organization that values your skills and recognizes the difference you can make in a child’s life today, and every day.

Are you a kind, caring person interested in helping children thrive? If so, join Nurtury Early Education as a Part Time Early Childhood Educator and make a difference every day!

Available Part Time Schedules:

10:30am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week) at our 38 Horadan Way location in Roxbury/Mission Hill
9am - 1:30pm (Monday - Friday, 22.5 hours per week) at our 33 Bickford Street location in Jamaica Plain

What You’ll Do:

Support classroom activities and routines
Develop and implement curriculum for individual children and small groups
Observe, assess, and document children’s development
Ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
Full job description available upon request

Perks and Benefits:

Salary: $22 – $27.50/hour
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Part Time, Monday – Friday Schedule
Union Position
Medical and Dental Insurance available on your date of hire – Nurtury covers 80% of the cost
Voluntary Vision Insurance
Free Minimum $50,000 Life Insurance, plus Long Term Disability and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
50% Discount on Child Care Fees
403(b) Retirement Plan and Roth IRA Options
Free Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Professional Development Support and Career Growth Opportunities, With Educational Bonuses up to $3000

You:

Are Teacher Certified by the Department of Early Education and Care
Are able to work a part time Monday through Friday schedule
Have a degree or accumulated coursework in Early Childhood Education

Nurtury provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentChild ObservationDevelopmental AssessmentClassroom ManagementEarly Childhood EducationDocumentation