Principal Responsibilities:

Come learn with us! The Early Childhood Department at the JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is searching for part time assistant preschool teachers to work afternoons. We are a Reggio-Emilia inspired pre-school using emergent curriculum in a play-based, authentic and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the lead teacher in facilitating a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach
• Collaborate with the lead teacher in developing an emergent, cross-disciplinary curriculum driven by student interests and curiosity
• Collaborating with assistant teachers and colleagues across your age group, within a cooperative and growth-oriented atmosphere

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Leslie Fleischman,Director - Early Childhood Center, at lfleishcman@jccmetrowest.org.

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidates will understand developmental milestones, be nurturing, patient, reliable and joyful. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with both children and co-workers.

• Relevant experience required.
• Bachelors' or coursework toward an early childhood degree preferred.
• Salaries are commensurate with credentials.
• Employees of the JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Center are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

Welcome to Your JCC!

JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for 142 years, bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs.

Our main facility, the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, located in West Orange, NJ, and our 20-acre day-camp, Camp Deeny Riback, located in Flanders, NJ serve the Jewish communities west of NYC, including Essex, Morris, and Union counties.