About Us:
Urban and inclusive, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco celebrates our vibrant city and its people. We explore Jewish culture and traditions as a pathway for joyful, meaningful living. We’re a community that welcomes everyone, using the power of gathering to share, inspire, support and restore. All are welcome.
We are currently hiring teachers at all levels at the Helen Diller and Brotherhood Way preschool sites.
ECE Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be an innovative early childhood education program where children, families and educators collaborate to create enriched learning experiences. Our students delight in discovering an early love of learning.
Teacher
Description
Collaborates with classroom teaching team to prepare and implement curriculum
Ensures that environment is set up appropriate and effectively
Requirements
BA degree preferred in Early Childhood or related field
12 units in Early Childhood Education/CD including core courses; preferred staff continue ECE education to complete 24 units
3 years teaching experience in a Reggio-Inspired and/or Jewish preschool
Proficiency of verbal and written communication and technology
Salary
$27.84 - $30.10
Associate Teacher
Description
Collaborates with classroom teaching team to prepare and implement curriculum and an appropriate environment
Requirements
AA degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred
A minimum 12 units in Early Childhood Education including core courses
One-year experience in a preschool classroom
Knowledge of Reggio Emilia preferred
Proficiency of verbal and written communication and technology
Salary
$23.39 - $24.99
Assistant Teacher
Description
Supports classroom teaching team and contributes to the classroom as the job description describes
Open to changing classrooms daily to support classrooms as required by administration
Requirements
AA degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred
A minimum of 6 ECE units in Early Childhood Education in courses designated in the following areas: Child Development, Child, Family and Community, ECE Curriculum, ECE Programs
If a teacher only has 6 units, they must continue to take ECE courses to have the recommended minimum of 12 units (including core). It is recommended they complete their 12 units by the end of their first year of employment.
If a teacher has less than 6 units, they may not ever be alone with a group of children, they are not counted in ratio and are considered a volunteer. Teachers in this category must immediately sign up an ECE course and have 6 completed by the end of their first year and 12 by the end of their second year.
Salary
$21.16 - $22.43
Ongoing duties and responsibilities for all Preschool Teaching Staff:
Program Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the classroom teaching team to plan and implement Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum based on the observations and interests of the children, including but not limited to:
intentional and provocative classroom experiences
create and lead facilitated learning groups
reflect, revisit, and re-evaluate projects
Duties with Children
Interact with children in a positive, supportive, respectful, and open-minded manner
Always maintain visual and auditory supervision of children in your care to ensure their safety
Use appropriate and supportive language with children per the ECE Staff Handbook guidelines and best practice
Observe children’s behavior and learning, so that experiences and projects are based on those observations
Support children to resolve and negotiate conflicts when they arise; anticipate and prevent conflicts by reflecting on the environment, schedule of the day and children’s individual needs; use consistent techniques in guiding children’s behavior as defined in the ECE Staff Handbook
Support children in all areas, including but not limited to diapering, toilet-learning, toilet-using, feeling ill, guiding difficult behavior, managing their own behavior, or adapting to their specific developmental needs
Administrative Duties
Prepare professional-quality written documents which include daily emails, journals, parent conference forms, injury reports, and kindergarten recommendations
Maintain notes of each child’s progress which include written observations, samples of work, photos and/or video
Requirements
Maintain an active CA Teaching Permit; apply for permit within one year of employment (The JCCSF pays for and supports this process)
Must have obtained the 12 core ECE units as required by CA State Licensing by the end of the first year of employment
Proficiency of verbal and written communication
Proficiency of basic computer skills and ability to use different platforms regularly
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
If you are interested in position please apply at:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/JCC1000JCCSF/JobBoard/05a7a046-daf2-4425-a249-70b8df013f2e/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=02008deb-d585-4d01-a1df-9e7db50a634a
