Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months, supporting their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

The Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center, located at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, is an award winning and leading provider of early childhood education in South Jersey for over 50 years. We offer full day infant / toddler care, nursery school and preschool, full day certified Kindergarten, pre-K and transitional Kindergarten for ages 6 weeks through 6 years.

Hours : Monday-Friday (Flexibility would be a plus)

Salary Pay : $17-$19 / hour based on experience

Summary :

It is essential that all staff participate in a variety of agency wide and interdepartmental activities. Staff should be

knowledgeable about our agency and be able to respond appropriately with accurate information.

• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Foster a nurturing atmosphere that promotes trust and emotional security.
• Monitor and document developmental milestones and daily routines (feeding, diapering, sleeping).
• Communicate regularly with parents / guardians about their child’s progress and needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment.
• Follow all licensing regulations, health and safety guidelines, and center policies.

Required Education & Experience :

Work Environment :

Benefits include : Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care available at 100% cost to employee; Voluntary Employee Insurance available at 100% cost to employee.

EEO Statement :

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital / civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting.