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Summary
The Teacher is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children,
- Knowledge of Reggio Emilia Philosophy preferred
- Knowledge of Judaism helpful..
- Strong work ethic required
- High Energy required
Duties
- Coordinate and implement educational philosophy by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, Pictures , App messages , and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- working knowledge of emergent curriculum, Reggio Emilia inspired approach or project approach;
- CDA, AA or BA in Early Childhood Education (or child related field) is required.
- FULL TIME
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
- A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- experience with Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy
- background in or knowledge of Jewish values and holidays
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- membership to the JCC
