Part-time Afternoon Support Teacher for Early Childhood Center

SECC Teacher Job Description Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC) at Temple B’nai Torah  is committed to excellence and prioritizing the education and development of our children.

When you join SECC, you become part of a team dedicated to giving young children the best start to a successful future.

Solomike Early Childhood Center is a Jewish, Reggio Emilia inspired school serving students 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and excited teachers for our teaching team.

Position :

• Afternoon Support Teacher (Part-Time)  Hours : 1 : 30pm - 5 : 30pm, Monday - Friday Pay Rate : $23.00 - 26.00 / hr commiserate with education and experience.  Job Purpose :   The Afternoon Support Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide consistent, responsive support across classrooms and supports enrichment programs and smooth transitions for children.
• This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the implementation of curriculum.
• The Afternoon Support Teacher collaborates with teaching teams to uphold the school’s values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.  Key Responsibilities  Jewish Values & Curriculum  Support the implementation of curriculum and daily routines that reflect Jewish holidays, traditions, and values  Foster an environment that reflects our core Jewish values of B’tzelem Elohim (Created in the Image of the Divine), Kavod (Respect), and Kavanah (Intention)  Help create meaningful, inclusive experiences that support children’s emerging identities and sense of belonging  Professionalism  Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic  Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues  Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness  Use time efficiently and responsibly  Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture  Attend required staff meetings and school events as outlined in the employment contract, including occasional evening or weekend commitments  Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community  Adapt to changing needs based on program enrollment and scheduling  Teacher & Staff Relations  Work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-teachers, assistant teachers, and administrators  Offer and receive respectful, timely feedback as part of a learning-centered team  Participate actively in staff meetings and professional development  Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership  Stay current with communication, including emails, Brightwheel, calendars, and school updates   Teacher & Parent Relations  Greet families warmly and respectfully   Maintain confidentiality in all family interactions  Support positive and trusting relationships between families and the classroom teams  Teacher & Child Relations  Demonstrate knowledge of each child and a commitment to supporting their individual development  Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach  Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence  Participate in children’s play as a coach, role model, and active observer  Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect  Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms  Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child’s sense of belonging  Environment  Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom  Support the presentation of materials and classroom aesthetics in alignment with children’s interests and developmental needs  Contribute to creating environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children  Values and Curriculum Support the implementation of Reggio Emilia Inspired Curriculum.
• Support the implementation of curriculum and daily routines that reflect Jewish holidays, traditions, and values  Foster an environment that reflects our core Jewish values of B’tzelem Elohim (Created in the Image of the Divine), Kavod (Respect), and Kavanah (Intention)  Help create meaningful, inclusive experiences that support children’s emerging identities and sense of belonging  Health & Safety  Maintain active supervision of children at all times  Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness Handbook  Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spaces  Qualifications  Education & Experience  Minimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting  Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning   12 ECE Units Additional Requirements  Up to Date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate  Health screening and TB test  Immunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza)  Pediatric CPR / First Aid  Powered by JazzHR