Early Childhood Whole School Teacher

Whole School Teacher

MARJCC Early Childhood Academy is a growing Jewish early childhood program serving children from infancy through kindergarten. We are expanding our team and seeking flexible, relationship-oriented whole school teachers who enjoy variety, collaboration, and supporting children across multiple age groups.

This role supports classrooms throughout the school day, helping maintain continuity, supervision, and strong classroom experiences for children and teachers. This position is ideal for:

• New to the field educators gaining classroom experience
• College students pursuing education or child development
• Experienced support staff looking for flexible schedules
• Individuals who enjoy working with different age groups and teaching teams

We are especially interested in candidates who are dependable, flexible, warm, and team-oriented. What success looks like in this role:

• Transition comfortably between classrooms and age groups
• Build positive relationships with children and staff throughout the school
• Step into classrooms calmly and confidently
• Support teachers proactively throughout the day
• Help maintain consistency and emotional safety for children
• Bring flexibility, professionalism, and teamwork to changing daily needs

Key responsibilities:

• Provide classroom coverage across infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-k classrooms
• Support classroom routines, transitions, meals, outdoor play, and nap schedules
• Assist lead teachers with supervision and classroom organization
• Step into aftercare and extended-day support as needed
• Help maintain safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environments
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children preferred but not required
• Warm, dependable, and flexible personality
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing classroom needs
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Interest in early childhood education and child development

Candidates must either:

• Hold Florida DCF 45-Hour Training Certification OR
• Be willing to complete the DCF 45-hour training within 6 months of hire

Compensation & benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid Jewish and federal holidays
• Paid school break closures
• Professional development support
• Teach Florida educational pathway support
• 50% tuition and JCC activity discounts for children
• Complimentary Thursday lunches
• Monthly staff breakfasts
• Flexible summer scheduling opportunities
• Collaborative school culture with strong retention and leadership support

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Afternoon
• Extended-day

Potential shifts may include:

• 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• Full-day schedules as needed

Why join us? This role is an excellent pathway into the field of early childhood education. You will gain hands-on classroom experience, mentorship, and exposure to multiple age groups while becoming part of a collaborative and supportive school community. Apply today if you are flexible, caring, and excited about working with young children in a warm and growing school environment.