About the Opportunity:
The Twos Teacher, working with children ages 24 through 36 months, will collaborate with the twos and early preschool teaching team to create a safe and loving environment. With warmth, patience and understanding, the Twos Teacher will foster social and emotional development through play experiences during group and individual learning.
What you’ll be doing:
Be responsive to each child’s individual needs and develop supportive relationships with families;Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework.Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach. Maintain accurate daily records and document children’s developmental progress and interest using Remini communication platform.Provide care and active supervision to children and demonstrate an elevated level of responsiveness to needs as they arise maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for learning.Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/AccountabilityWhat you bring to the table:
Preferred credentials include: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field with at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred; orAssociate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or Child Development Associate (CDA)High School diploma required; Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood Education program required; Must be at least 21 years of age;Must be CPR & First Aid Certified.What we offer:
Pay rate: $15-18/hour (depending upon experience)PTO (including paid national & Jewish holidays, vacation and personal/sick time)Health & wellness benefits 401(k) matching contributions and JCC paid life and long- and short-term disability insuranceJCC membership & discounts on programs and servicesProfessional development opportunitiesGreat culture, great teammates, great work environmentBeautiful campus on 43 acresWork Environment:
The work environment is fast-paced and the position requires high mobility, standing, walking, bending, lifting and sitting on the floor at the child’s level. Must be able to lift and carry young children up to 50 pounds.
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20 hours per week Free JCC employee membership and discounts on programs & services Feel like swimming in our beautiful outdoor water park at end of shift? Go for it! Want to work out, play tennis, shoot hoops? Go for it! Want to take fitness class? Go for it!Great culture, great teammates, great work environmentBeautiful campus on 43 acres
Work Environment:
The work environment can be fast-paced at times and requires high energy and lots of interaction with JCC members, staff and members of the community. Physical demands include working in a commercial kitchen and using various equipment needed prepare, serve, and deliver food, beverages and snacks. Position requires standing, walking, reaching overhead, bending, and lifting up to 30 lbs. May be exposed to high air temperatures, humidity, cleaning agents.
