Early Childhood Educator

Community Day School is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our warm and welcoming community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children in our Jewishly diverse, play-based preschool program that truly feels like community. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play a vital role in fostering children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development while inspiring an early love of learning in a nurturing, engaging environment.

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30-3:45, Friday: 7:30-2:45
• End of August-Beginning of June
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the daily care, learning, and development of toddlers and young children, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for toddlers and young children
• Foster a positive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes children's social-emotional development
• Observe and assess children's progress and development, and communicate effectively with parents and caregivers
• Collaborate with co-teachers and staff on curriculum, routines, and classroom strategies
• Use positive guidance techniques to encourage cooperation and self-regulation
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the program
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or early education setting
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
  
  

Benefits:

• Salary Range: $40,000-45,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance and retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• 9 days of paid time off and approximately 4 weeks of paid holiday closures
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
  
  

If you have a passion for early childhood education and a heart for helping toddlers grow, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and join our team of dedicated, joyful educators

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