Does working with young children bring you joy? Do you look forward to active days of creativity and learning? Are you passionate about impacting your community? This job may be for YOU!

The Opportunity:

We are offering an exciting and dynamic opportunity to work with early childhood individuals (ages birth-5 years) in a teaching position. You will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment of welcoming community educators, students, children, and parents. We are looking for motivated, thoughtful, and intentional individuals who share a passion for a child-centered, play-based approach to educating children, to help build a strong personal and educational foundation for youth.

Not certified, no problem:

Teaching degrees and/or teaching certifications are NOT required for this position. We are committed to your professional growth and development as an educator and offer training, professional development, and even certification! If you are not already ECE qualified, we will support you in achieving this!

Where you'll be working:

We have a number of partner schools in the area, once you apply, you'll be given a choice of locations based on your preferences, skills and experiences.

A day in a life:

Our ECE teachers operate in teams in each class to create a communal learning environment for all children. Teachers will help both lead and assist students through a daily schedule that can include play, art, STEM, reading, social emotional learning, Jewish learning, daily circle time, snack, lunch, outdoor exploration and more.

What success looks like:

• Ability to build meaningful relationship with kids and families
• Classrooms where all participation are actively engaged in activities
• Consistent use positive guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
• Positive and timely communication with co-teachers and school personnel.
• Excellent collaboration among teaching teams with a team player attitude
• Excitement about classroom curriculum, continued learning, and growth and development as an educator

Position Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Available for full and/or part time scheduled hours
• CPR/AED and First Aid, must include both Adult & Infant/Child, certified within 30 days of employment from one of the following: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute.
• Units in Early Childhood Education preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, reach, walk, kneel, and to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including, education assistance for certifications and teaching credentials and paid professional development

We are excited to have you join our community, to help impact our greater communities!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person