ECC Teacher

Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.

Position Summary:

Douglas Family Early Childhood Center of Sinai Akiba Academy, a Sinai Temple school, is looking for experienced, dedicated early childhood educators to join our teaching team. This position involves working with a supportive staff and talented team of diverse teachers in a fun, warm, creative and nurturing environment for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Reporting to the ECC Director and Assistant Director, ECC teachers work with a classroom teaching team to facilitate learning experiences aligned with the school's mission and values.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other teachers to provide enriching play and learning activities for children


• Help with the setup and cleanup of all classroom activities


• Assist with classroom tasks, including diaper changing, outdoor play supervision, snack and lunch setup, etc.


• Facilitate parent-teacher conferences, including writing conference forms (one per student)


• Maintain an inviting environment through daily cleanup of the outdoor yard spaces

Communication:

• Maintain strong and intentional written and verbal communication with parents to ensure they are aware of all the happenings from the day, including posting on the class internal social media platform (Seesaw) and writing weekly newsletters


• Maintain constant and clear communication with your teaching team to find ways to meaningfully engage children in classroom learning opportunities and assist with the daily needs of the classroom

Professional Growth:

• Pursue and participate in professional development including, but not limited to, meetings with consultants, book groups, visits to other schools, and local and national conferences


• Take the appropriate steps and coursework to obtain or maintain a California teaching permit

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 12-semester units in Child Development/ECE, including core courses of Child Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, and Curriculum


• Availability to work full-time, in-person (7:45am - 3:30pm)


• Support the ECC/Sinai Akiba mission/vision and commit to helping move the ECC towards that vision


• Must understand how to facilitate play-based learning and support children’s healthy social and emotional development


• Must support an attitude that every child has the ability and opportunity to succeed in all areas


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Must pass DOJ/FBI background check


• Must complete California Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of start date

PREFERRED:

• AA (or higher) degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education


• Experience in an early childhood education classroom setting


• Knowledge of Jewish customs, rituals, holidays, etc., or openness to learning about them


• Up-to-date pediatric CPR and first aid certification

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly Rate Range: $23.00 – $51.00


• Excellent benefit package with a portion of medical paid by SAA


• Generous paid time off and holidays


• 403b and employer funded retirement plans


• Professional development opportunities

In the spirit of pay transparency we share the hourly rate range for this position: $23.00 - $51.00. Hourly rate is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at SAA, your final hourly rate will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full hourly rate range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for SAA in order to allow for future and continued hourly rate growth.

Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter, with a brief summary of their overall educational philosophy to Jennifer Cavalieri at [email protected], Jennifer Pearlman at [email protected] and Nicole Zarilla at [email protected].  Any questions may also be directed to this email.

Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.