Early Childhood Teacher's (Full-Time)

Infant/Young Toddler Teacher
The Bertha Alyce Early Childhood Academy of the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC seeks an Infant/Young Toddler Teacher to work in our year-round (June-May) progressive program. The teacher is responsible for the care and education of children as part of a teaching team. We have a welcoming culture founded on the ethics and values of Judaism. You are joining a team dedicated to building an exemplary school that is a leader in the Houston community.
Duties and Responsibilities
To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment:

• Design appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom.
• Promote healthy eating practices.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Post necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Maintain an orderly learning environment.

To advance physical and intellectual competence:

• Provide a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities.
• Provides balance between quiet and active learning activities.
• Use equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promote children's physical development.
• Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
• Plan and implement experiences that support a child's intellectual development.

To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance:

• Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem and self-image.
• Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop social skills and encourage peer interactions.
• Plan and implement culturally diverse experiences.
• Use and promote positive guidance techniques.
• Provide a wide variety of creative and expressive activities.
• Establish routines with smooth transition periods.
• Communicate with children at their developmental level.

To establish positive and productive relationships with families:

• Engage in daily communication with families about their child's day and care events, through verbal communication and our online communication platform.
• Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
• Promote communication with parents through weekly progress notes, a weekly newsletter, and semi-annual parent conferences.
• Provide a variety of ways that families can participate in the program.

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs:

• Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
• Coordinate and help supervise aides, assistants, and volunteers working in the classroom.
• Maintain written plans on a weekly basis.
• Assess children's needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.

To maintain a commitment to professionalism:

• Promote the center's philosophy and educational objectives.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism daily.
• Ability to respectfully and professionally communicate and interact with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain consistent attendance and tracking of personal time off.
• Engage in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills.
• Support the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the center.
• Ensure that annual requirements for state licensing hours are met.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., ability to stand for long intervals, ability to engage with children at their level, which can include sitting on the floor.
• Preferred: Associates degree or CDA. Or required completion of an associate degree while employed.
• Upon hire, complete First Aid and CPR Certification (or recertification upon expiration).

Why Choose Us?
Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and long-term success. This includes competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and ongoing opportunities for training and professional development. Team members also receive a free membership along with significant discounts on our programs, adding even more value to being part of our community.