Sherith Israel Preschool is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic early childhood educator to join our outstanding team, leading children ages 2-5 years old in a play-based setting inspired by the values of Reggio-Emilia and Jewish learning.
Position: Afternoon Teacher
Salary is determined based on total years of experience, education level, and ECE Units.
Hours/Schedule:
Up to 24.5 hours/week, Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm-5:30 pm, Friday 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
Sherith Israel Preschool Vision Statement: We think of our preschoolers as stewards of the planet and citizens of our city.
General Duties:
Interactions with children must reflect respect, compassion, and a willingness to guide the child gently.
Maintain and implement procedures to ensure the children's health and safety, ensuring they are always supervised.
Keep records on each child, including weekly and monthly attendance sheets, accident logs, developmental growth, conference records, and notes home.
Assume an equal share of the staff's joint housekeeping responsibilities.
Create and work towards mutually agreed upon goals of an annual professional growth plan set with supervisor.
Attend all staff meetings and be accountable for all information disbursed at such meetings and in written format.
Participate in recommended professional development programs, in-service workshops, and other opportunities for professional growth.
Establish and maintain positive, professional, and effective communication and supportive ties with children, staff, parents, and third-party consultants to meet the individual needs of children and their families. This will establish a partnership between the school and the child's home.
Understand and articulate the philosophy of the school.
Assist in public relations and community-building events sponsored by the school.
Engage in respectful dialogue with parents.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with fellow staff members, the School Director, and other staff within the synagogue; work in cooperation and with respect for fellow staff members.
Maintain professional standards and conduct, and a positive work ethic.
Respect the confidentiality of school-related information.
A flexible, go-with-the-flow attitude.
Can multitask and jump in where needed.
Perform other duties, as requested by the supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the teaching team to prepare and implement an appropriate and engaging curriculum and environment.
Ensures that the environment is set up appropriately and effectively and is kept organized.
Helps write documentation and parent communication.
Prepare and plan activities for the aftercare program.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Requirements:
AA degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred
A minimum of 6 ECE units in Early Childhood Education in courses designated in the following areas: Child Development, Child, Family and Community, ECE Curriculum, and ECE Programs.
Teachers must commit to completing 12 ECE units by the end of their first year of employment.
All employees must complete a Health Screening and TB test, Livescan upon being hired.
CPR/First Aid Certificate
Mandated Reporter Certificate
Benefits:
Sick time - 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
Preschool observed holidays and Jewish Holidays - pay is prorated based on hours worked
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to perform duties such as helping children up the changing table.
Ability to work outside in most all-weather conditions.
All teachers are expected to be able to go on neighborhood walks spontaneously or plan for lengths up to 2 miles round trip and lasting up to 2 hours.
Teachers must be able to squat or kneel at the children’s level.
Teachers must be able to move quickly around the classroom or outdoor environment to supervise children safely.