Part-Time Infant Teacher - Closer

Job Description

Job Description

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC invites passionate and caring educators of all backgrounds to join our family of staff as a part-time (0-19 hours per week) Infant Teacher at our Gan Ami Early Childhood Education campus in Mequon. This position works with ages 6 weeks- 12 months. The hours are Monday through Friday, 3pm-6pm.

Position Summary

As a member of our faculty, you will be responsible for the creation of a positive, warm, individualized, nurturing environment for children, which encourages inquiry and open-ended thought. Teachers in our program ensure that children are consistently treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Teachers also promote, administer, and improve the JCC’s mission statement and goals in functions including program development, compliance with licensing standards, as well as supervision and implementation of the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the JCC.

A good candidate will have:

• Genuine love and respect for children and families
• Willingness to be flexible and be a part of a learning community
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (free training available onsite for hired staff)

An ideal candidate will have all of the above, plus:

• 1-2 years of experience in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) 
• Experience with infants in a group setting  
• 7+ on the Wisconsin Registry for Early Childhood
• Strong interpersonal skills within a classroom or school environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of different approaches in ECE and child development

All   candidates are encouraged to apply, including assistant teachers. 

About Our School

Gan Ami Early Childhood Education serves families with children ages 6 weeks through K4 at two unique sites – Mequon & Whitefish Bay. Gan Ami is rated by the State of Wisconsin as a Youngstar 5-star provider and has earned national accreditation from the Association for Early Learning Leaders’ National Accreditation Commission (NAC).

Gan Ami is a program of the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, a non-profit social services agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values that is committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of the entire community. Operating out of five facilities throughout Wisconsin, the JCC provides the total community with a forum for open dialogue and offers inclusive wellness, education, and community services for members and guests of all backgrounds.

As a community center, providing a safe and inclusive gathering space is a primary goal – and the JCC is uniquely prepared and trained to ensure that experience even in challenging environments. The health and safety of our family of staff is a top priority.

Visit jccmilwaukee.org/ganami to learn more about our school.

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