Do you love working with young children and helping them thrive? The Early Childhood Teacher plays an integral role in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging experience for young children enrolled in our school. Teachers collaborate to develop and deliver developmentally, individually, and culturally appropriate emergent curriculum while promoting dignity, respect, and a positive self-concept.

At the SJCC, we offer a competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment!

Qualifications:
- 1 year(s) of childcare / early childhood teaching experience
- Satisfactorily pass criminal background check
- Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off package, including PTO bank 20 additional paid days off annually
- Free family membership to the J
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance

Additional Details: This position is year-round, full-time, benefits-eligible, and non-exempt. Part-time openings are also available.

For more information and a full job description, please visit our website: https://sjcc.org/about/services/employment-at-the-j/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Authorized to work in US

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Child: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We provide inclusive opportunities for all and celebrate our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in early childhood
• Strong emotional responsiveness toward children and co-workers
• A flexible mindset
• A desire and openness to follow a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy
• The ability to multi-task
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities