Pre-K Teacher

Description

The Mandel Early Childhood Education Center is looking for a creative, energetic, and compassionate full-time Pre-K Teacher to join our dynamic team! We welcome candidates of all religious, cultural, and educational backgrounds who are excited about inspiring young minds, fostering curiosity, and creating a supportive learning environment (no prior knowledge of Jewish traditions or education needed). Our collaborative approach embraces diversity and encourages a love for lifelong learning.

We offer competitive pay based on your education and experience,  as well as an extensive Benefits Package including:

• Free Family JCC membership (with access to the gym and pools)
• Generous PTO
• Paid sick time
• Paid federal & Jewish holidays, including a spring break
• Affordable health insurance after just 30 days
• Employer contribution to your 403b plan
• Continued education and professional development opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares weekly lesson plans, and submits in accordance with licensing regulation
• Oversees and facilitates the general safety of the classroom environment and its activities including outside play.
• Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and  physical activities.
• Assists children with completing assigned projects and enhancing learning skills.
• Designs and maintains classroom climate to include visual aids related to curriculum and age/stage of development.
• Monitors talents, special abilities, exceptionalities. 
• Teaches to the individual child, documents progress. 
• Promotes and fosters each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
• Prepares thorough evaluations for children on a yearly basis or as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff and parents/guardians. 
• Assists children with personal care activities to include toileting, feeding and cleanliness needs in relation to age/stage of development.
• Works closely with co-teacher to model positive social interaction and develop positive classroom culture 
• Attends in-service training, conferences, staff meetings and parent conferences as required.
• Maintains accurate and up to date attendance records throughout each day. 
• Writes summaries of daily activities and provides parents/guardians with detailed information. 
• Abides by all policies, procedures and code of ethics, in alignment with the mission of The Shaw JCC. 

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in child care/education
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred)