The JCC Preschool San Rafael is looking for teacher-qualified individuals with a strong work ethic and love for children. Our values-based early learning framework views children, families and staff as a community of active learners, guided by our Jewish values and relationships with one another. Constructivism and emergent curriculum are among the core principles of our approach to early childhood education.
Compensation:
- Comprehensive and generous benefits package.
- Paid support for professional development in Early Childhood Education.
- PTO as well as paid school closures.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities to be shared with co-teachers in our 2's classroom will include, but will not be limited to:
- Providing physical and emotional care for children, including diapering and/or changing, meals, nap time, and meeting needs as appropriate;
- Maintaining an appropriate learning environment, both indoors and outdoors;
- Respectful and compassionate Interactions with the children;
- Providing supervision of children, both indoors and outdoors;
- A willingness to assist teachers with children and other classroom housekeeping duties;
- Understanding the philosophy of the school and approach to curriculum;
- Maintaining professional standards and conduct at all times;
- Respecting confidentiality of school-related information; and,
- Performing other duties, as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- We prefer hiring teachers who are professionally prepared as teachers of young children, with a minimum of 12 units in the field of early childhood education and development, however, we will consider other caring individuals anyone on the ECE path with experience with young children.
- Teachers must be sensitive in communicating with others and be able to relate professionally with children and adults.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to meet the employment requirements of the licensing agency including clear background check and Live Scan fingerprinting.
The JCC is an equal opportunity employer and embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds. This is a non-profit organization.
