Nursery School Associate Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a full-time Nursery School Teacher to join the Saul and Carole Zabar Nursery School at the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan ("the JCC"). The Saul and Carol Zabar Nursery School is a Reggio-inspired, Jewish-values-based, child-centered school where students are respected as citizens with powerful ideas and voices. Teachers facilitate learning by working collaboratively with children as researchers, guiding and following the interests of the group. We are an inclusive school that celebrates the developmental differences of each child. Teachers support each child's learning, their connections with one another, their achievements, and their points of view by making their work visible through many forms of documentation. Teachers partner with families to build a strong classroom and schoolwide community. Our teachers are learners and leaders, whose voices and ideas shape the school around them. We are seeking a teacher who shares a belief in school community and progressive pedagogy. Reporting to the Nursery School Director, we are looking for an Associate Teacher who shares a belief in school community and progressive pedagogy. General Responsibilities and Requirements:Working collaboratively with various teaching teamsOpen to learning about the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy and Jewish values as they pertain to work with childrenSupporting teaching teams with observation and documentationAdditional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director or Associate Director as neededEducation Requirements:Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) in a related fieldRelevant experienceGeneral Responsibilities and Requirements:Working collaboratively with various teaching teamsOpen to learning about the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy and Jewish values as they pertain to work with childrenSupporting teaching teams with observation and documentationAdditional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director or Associate Director as neededEducation Requirements:Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree (or in progress) in a related fieldRelevant experience Salary: Commensurate with experience, ranging from $47,000 to $57,000, with full health and fringe benefits, including free onsite gym membership. We are based in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, conveniently located close to the 1, 2, and 3 subway lines.