Lead Preschool Teacher - Toddler Teacher

The Erika J Glazer Early Childhood Center of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles California has a full time teaching position available in our toddler program for the current school year.

Position Description:

Our teachers are the heart and soul of our program. They work as a team to provide a challenging, joyful and nurturing environment, within which our children are invited to question, discover, explore, and create. Our teachers must be team players and solid communicators, have experience with or a desire to learn about documentation and curriculum planning, and they should be self-reflective and open to both personal and educational growth. Teachers collaborate with one another to plan how to extend the research of the children through classroom provocations, open-ended inquiry, and small group work. We are looking for individuals who can help to create a meaningful Jewish environment, who have knowledge and understanding (or willingness to learn) of Jewish values, holidays and traditions and who understand the importance of building a strong and caring community.

This position involves working with a supportive staff and talented team of diverse teachers in a fun, warm, creative and nurturing environment children ages 18 months to 5 years old with a low teacher/student ratio coupled with progressive educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of daily classroom life, including curriculum planning, health and safety of all students, open communication with team of teachers and with families.
• Develop a curriculum that provides multiple points of entry for children and encourages their social and emotional growth.
• Work collaboratively with teaching team, administrators and specialists.
• Participate in team meetings, weekly staff meetings, professional development days and teacher trainings.
• Act as a facilitator in the growth and development of the children.
• Observe and document the children’s progress and development.

Skills and Specifications

• Organizational Skills: Classroom setting, teaching materials and classroom supplies organization.
• Communication Skills: Effective and consistent communication regarding children’s educational growth.
• Interpersonal Skills: Positive and cooperative interaction with coworkers and supervisors.
• Professional Skills: Effective in keeping up with current educational techniques and instructional methods.
• Demonstrates flexibility and has the ability to multi-task.
• Has a strong view of children as curious, competent researchers.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (in a related field)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a school, camp, enrichment, or childcare setting
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Flexible thinker
• Team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation:

• $41,000-$55,000 annually based on experience and qualifications
• Salary is based on employment from mid-August to the end of June and paid bi-weekly.
• Competitive benefits package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person