Early Childhood Center 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/Benefits:

Sinai Akiba Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  More specific information related to salary and benefits will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

Salary is commensurate with experience, degrees awarded, and certification(s).

Salary Range Per Hour: $20.00-$32.00

Employment begins August 14, 2023

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter, with a brief summary of their overall educational philosophy to Jennifer Cavalieri at jcavalieri@sinaiakiba.org.  Any questions may also be directed to this email.

Duration/Status: Full-time; Non-exempt teacher

Location: Sinai Akiba Academy, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90024
The position will remain open until filled.

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.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Sinai Akiba Academy to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact hrsaa@sianiakiba.org.

Your employment with Sinai Akiba Academy is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or Sinai Akiba Academy can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Sinai Akiba Academy is not guaranteed for any length of time.