Preschool Teacher for Head Start

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout the Opportunity:The Twos Teacher, working with children ages 24 through 36 months, will collaborate with the twos and early preschool teaching team to create a safe and loving environment. With warmth, patience and understanding, the Twos Teacher will foster social and emotional development through play experiences during group and individual learning. What you’ll be doing:Be responsive to each child’s individual needs and develop supportive relationships with families;Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework.Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach.Maintain accurate daily records and document children’s developmental progress and interest using Remini communication platform.Provide care and active supervision to children and demonstrate an elevated level of responsiveness to needs as they arise maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for learning.Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability What you bring to the table:Preferred credentials include: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field with at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred; orAssociate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or Child Development Associate (CDA)High School diploma required;Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood Education program preferredWhat we offer:Pay rate: $15-18/hour (depending upon experience)PTO (including paid national & Jewish holidays, vacation and personal/sick time)Health & wellness benefits401(k) matching contributions and JCC paid life and long- and short-term disability insuranceJCC membership & discounts on programs and servicesProfessional development opportunitiesGreat culture, great teammates, great work environmentFree lunch and snacksWork Environment:The work environment is fast-paced and the position requires high mobility, standing, walking, bending, lifting and sittingon the floor at the child’s level. Must be able to lift and carry young children up to 50 pounds.