Early Childhood Teacher (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, or Pre-K)

MARJCC Early Childhood Academy Job Opportunity

MARJCC Early Childhood Academy is a growing Jewish early childhood program serving children from infancy through kindergarten. With 11 classrooms and four additional classrooms currently under construction, we are expanding thoughtfully while maintaining the warm, relationship-centered culture our educators value. Our program is grounded in four core pillars:

• Play-based learning
• Child-centered education
• Jewish values
• A warm, loving environment

Inspired by relationship-based learning, Reggio Emilia influences, and hands-on exploration, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, respected, connected, and genuinely known. We are proud of the strong community we have built among both families and educators. Over the past four years, our school has maintained approximately 90% staff retention while continuing to grow.

Position Overview

We are seeking nurturing, dependable, collaborative educators to join our teaching team in infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-k classrooms. This role is ideal for both experienced educators and emerging teachers eager to grow in early childhood education. We care deeply about professionalism, warmth, flexibility, and willingness to learn. If you are reflective, relationship-oriented, and excited about helping young children learn through play and exploration, we would love to meet you. Jewish background knowledge is welcome but not required. Approximately half of our educators are Jewish and half are not.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Build trusting, responsive relationships with children and families
• Create calm, engaging classroom environments where children feel emotionally safe
• Support children's independence, curiosity, communication, and social-emotional development
• Collaborate respectfully with co-teachers and colleagues
• Approach classroom challenges with flexibility and professionalism
• Communicate clearly and warmly with families
• Participate actively in the school community and team culture
• Continue growing professionally through coaching, mentorship, and reflection

Key Responsibilities

• Create developmentally appropriate classroom experiences grounded in play and exploration
• Support children's social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment
• Build positive partnerships with families through daily communication
• Collaborate with co-teachers, specialists, and leadership team members
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development opportunities
• Follow all licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Help create a classroom culture rooted in kindness, curiosity, and respect

Qualifications

We are open to educators from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Experienced early childhood educators
• Assistant teachers ready to grow professionally
• Career changers interested in early childhood education
• Emerging educators pursuing CDA or ECE credentials
• Educators with experience in camps, nannying, aftercare, or youth programs

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with young children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Warm, calm, and dependable presence
• Ability to adapt and collaborate in a growing school environment

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

• $17 - $23 an hour
• Paid Jewish and federal holidays
• Paid winter break closure
• Paid Passover/spring break closure
• Paid professional development days
• Opportunities for coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional growth
• Support through Teach Florida for CDA, bachelor's, and master's degree pathways
• 50% discount on children's tuition, aftercare, enrichment programs, and JCC activities
• Complimentary staff lunches every Thursday
• Monthly staff breakfasts and appreciation initiatives
• Flexible summer scheduling through our "build your own adventure" summer camp model
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing school community
• Strong leadership support and collaborative team culture

Additional seasonal benefit: Teachers are paid during school holiday closures. Staff who choose to work designated mini-camp weeks during winter or Passover breaks receive additional pay for those weeks.

Schedule

Our school operates year-round and serves many families who utilize extended-day programming. Full-time schedules may include:

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

We are also exploring additional flexible staffing models for support and afternoon coverage.

Why Join Us?

At MARJCC Early Childhood Academy, we know that strong schools are built by educators who feel respected, supported, and cared for. We have worked intentionally to create a collaborative, relationship-centered culture where teachers feel valued as professionals and people. We believe in mentorship, flexibility, growth, and long-term investment in educators. This is meaningful work. Early childhood educators help shape children's confidence, relationships, identity, and love of learning during some of the most formative years of life. Apply Today If you are looking for a warm, collaborative school community where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children and families, we encourage you to apply.