Preschool Teacher Position

Overview

The Preschool Teacher role is to create a warm, inviting and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that supports the needs of each individual child with concerns for their interests, individual learning style and stage of development, as well as the class as a group. Helps each child to become aware of his / her role as a member of the group while reinforcing positive self-esteem.
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Incorporates learning about Jewish holidays, values, and culture into the classroom environment.
• Instructs children in practices of self-care and helps children with self-care as needed. Implements a developmentally appropriate toilet-training program in a positive and nurturing manner when needed.
• Is responsible for ordered arrangement, appearance, and age-appropriate learning environment of the classroom. Develops and implements lesson plans. Cares for, maintains, and requests supplies and equipment.
• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Serves meals and healthy snacks to children.
• Communicates with families regularly through email, in-person conversation and annual parent-teacher conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to :

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The environment can be noisy and may involve close proximity to others. Standard office equipment is used. Access to restrooms, copy room and break room facilities is available.

Salary

$55,000 - $65,000

Agency Information

Welcoming with joy people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, our innovative Center provides programs and services designed to meet the needs of everyone from infants to seniors. Come work in our facilities and participate in programs such as the Byer Athletic Center, Koret Learning Center, preschool, and Camp Keff. The PJCC emphasizes a wellness approach that includes Nourish, Move and Engage activities as building blocks for a life well-lived.

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