Infant & Toddler Teacher

Description

The Early Childhood School at the SJCC is a school of excellence where children feel secure and confident, and are nurtured to become deep and creative thinkers. We are inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy as well as by a social constructivist perspective.

The Early Childhood School at the SJCC on Mercer Island is looking for fun, joyful, energetic, passionate, creative, curious educators with experience working with young children to join our early childhood educational team. We are an amazing community of educators who come together in the best interest of children. The Early Childhood School provides exceptional support to our educators through an amazing community, mentorship program, weekly planning time, monthly reflective supervision with their supervisor, new hire orientation, professional development opportunities, an abundance of beautiful materials, and more.

Requirements

 To be successful as an Infant and Toddler Teacher, you should have:

• Strong emotional responsiveness toward children and co-workers
• A flexible mindset
• A desire and openness to follow a Reggio Emilia inspired approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy
• The ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities
• The ability to multi-task
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off, including Federal holidays and many Jewish holidays
• Full Family SJCC Membership which includes gym, basketball court and pool.
• Discounts for camp, Early Childhood School tuition and other SJCC programming for you and your family.
• A 403(b) plan with employer contribution after two years.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Washington State Pay Range: $23/hour to $26/hour 
• Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including but not limited to, skills, relevant experience, and specific work location.

We do not offer sponsorshipsJob Type: Full-timePay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hourSJCC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerOur vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We know that we cannot do this without providing inclusive opportunities for all and celebrating our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.