Preschool Educator

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation

We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $19.00 to $23.00.

We are offering a $250 signing bonus for full-time staff!

About the Job

We need you to fill the role of Preschool Educator. This is a full-time, hourly position. It’s an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Co-teach a classroom in a cooperative, team situation using organizational strategies and critical thinking skills;
• Value each child as capable, resilient, and rich with both wonder and knowledge and instinctively discover with the children in their curiosity and investigations about the world;
• Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to daily classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, snacks/lunch, and rest/nap periods;
• Use open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, as well as provide facilitative classroom skills;
• Implement creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials and based upon the interests of the children rather than simply based on designated themes;
• Cooperate to complete electronic weekly lesson plans, daily activity reports for children, child assessments, and individual/group documentation strategies;
• Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities;
• Conduct parent/educator conferences twice a year.

• High School or equivalent.
• Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Shalom Austin and required for all employees and independent contractors who work in the Early Childhood Program.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and incorporate new philosophies and teaching strategies.
• Ability to physically play with the children in the classroom and on the playground – including standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs.), bending, and sitting on the floor.
• Works well collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of iPads/computers for use in daily reports, parent communication updates, etc. and/or quick to learn.
• Positive Attitude and Self Motivated.
• Passion for creativity, a values-based learning environment, and an educational philosophy centered around children as Constructivist Learners.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check).
• Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.

Preferred

• Possess a Child Development Associate credential, degree in Education, or college coursework in child development.
• 1+ Years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience and/or degrees in a related field considered.

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.