Pre Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

K'Ton Ton Early Childhood Playschool Teacher

K'Ton Ton is seeking a Preschool teacher who is nurturing, enthusiastic, excited about working with young children, and who enjoys working as part of a team. You'll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate family of early childhood facilitators.

About us: Our philosophy is one of playful learning in a warm, positive, supportive environment.

We strongly believe that children should be treated with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences. With our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest NAEYC standards, we are looking for someone enthusiastic about guiding each child in a developmentally appropriate setting. 

Job Summary

Passionately support young children's play, exploration, inquiry, and creative/critical thinking while working collaboratively to provide the highest quality care for our children and families.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

·        Uphold the center's mission, philosophy and goals

·        Support children's growth and development as a facilitator of play

·        Model developmentally appropriate early childhood practices and set a Welcoming, positive, fun, and collaborative tone for the classroom.

·        Provide nurturing, sensitive, and individualized care to children and create an inviting classroom environment

·        Support, implement, and model positive, respectful guidance and discipline techniques

·        Communicate effectively and openly with parents, director, and colleagues and while developing and maintaining mutually supportive relationships

·        Daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children

·        Maintain the overall classroom in a safe, clean and orderly environment

·        Participate in all school activities, including professional development, staff meetings and events, social events, family events, etc.

·        Coach Assistant Teacher by providing feedback, delegating responsibilities and supporting Assistant Teacher's professional growth

·        Demonstrate a working knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice, and take initiative to seek out professional articles and training opportunities to build on knowledge

Qualifications:

·        A minimum of one-year experience with children in a professional or volunteer environment.

·        College Degree in early childhood education or elementary education.

·        Must be able to pass a full background check.

·        Warm, friendly personality and ability to relate well to young children, families, and staff.

·        Demonstratable passion for working with young children.

·        Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, as well as ability to oversee and engage in safe physical activity with children.

·        Flexible, adaptable and dependable.

Compensation starting at $18 per hour

Employment Status: Part Time

Paid Holidays

Discount for the Preschool and Summer Camp Programs.

Our centers incorporate a play-based, developmental curriculum with a focus on social emotional development. We are a true "family center", creating a community for our children and their parents as we address the needs of the whole child. Our program is part of the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana and is a 501 c3 non-profit organization.

The Jewish Federation is committed to creating a diverse environment and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any status or basis protected under federal or state law.