Job Details
Job Location
Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center - Denver, CO
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Not Specified
Salary Range
$18.29 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
The Staenberg-Loup JCC Early Leaning School (ELS) is looking for Lead Qualified Classroom Teachers who can help create a fun and safe environment while also incorporating excellent educational programming to assist in our childrens development and support a diversity of needs within the classroom. We are looking for teachers who are knowledgeable and responsible to join our ELS team of 40 teachers and the greater JCC community. At the JCC, we have a culture and environment of where everyone is welcome.
As a Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher, you will develop, implement, and evaluate the preschool curriculum, and be responsible for providing a quality educational program that reflects the goals of our school. Lead Teachers will collaborate with colleagues, our Assistant Director of Education, Inclusion Specialist, and families to create lessons that guide childrens active engagement in classroom environments. Classroom Teachers work with groups of children, applying a constructivist approach to co-construct learning alongside children. In addition to a high-level classroom experience, our students take advantage of swimming, tumbling, music, and art opportunities throughout our JCC, providing a well-rounded experience throughout their time at the J.
Employee Perks & Benefits:
At the ELS, and greater JCC, we care about the quality of our programs, our ability to provide excellent customer service, and the overall experience of our staff members. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We value our teachers and coordinate an engaging Professional Development week each year, offer year-round opportunities for professional development, as well as mentoring and coaching for all teachers. There are also growth opportunities within our ELS team.
As an employee of the greater JCC, you will have access to a number perks that include child discounts to our ELS as well as discounts across all JCC programs (engagement programs, tennis, fitness (massage, personal training, swim lessons, and pilates), theatre camp, day and overnight camp, after school enrichments), and monthly professional development opportunities. All full-time employees receive a family fitness membership which includes access to our pools. Our organization also offers addition benefits that are listed at the bottom of this posting.
We welcome both full-time Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher applications. There are discounts and perks available for our part-time staff as well.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Curriculum

• Create, manage, and participate in various learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives
• Ultimately responsible in your classroom to ensure all Colorado State Licensing standards are in compliance and upheld in your classroom as well as shared spaces
• Ensure all curriculum is deemed safe per Colorado State Licensing Standards for preschools
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children your classroom
• Nurture the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child
• Plan and implement a daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and school values with your teaching team
• Document the learning and experiences of the children to be shared with families and the community, through weekly blog posts and instillations surrounding the classroom
• Provide support for all ELS classrooms and co-teachers, as assigned
• Conduct Family-Teacher Conferences

Administrative & Classroom

• Maintain a cheerful, nurturing healthy, safe and clean classroom environment.
• Maintain attendance and injury records
• Maintain storage, organization, and cleanliness of classroom equipment and materials.
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and aesthetically pleasing classroom

Communication & Community

• Communicate regularly with Administrative team for classroom challenges as well as all concerns regarding a childs progress
• Participate in regular staff meetings and professional development
• Participate in School social and family education programs
• Monitor growth and development of each child and communicate progress and/or concerns with parents and Director
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents
• Hold biannual parent conferences, and as needed/requested
• Attend school-wide and class events such as picnics, parties, parent meetings and other special events
• Work with the teaching team on problem solving classroom and school challenges as needed

Professional Development

• Work towards increasing knowledge and abilities in the field of early childhood education and related topics through attendance at workshops and courses, reading books or periodicals, or other means
• Team up with other staff for professional development on the peer-to-peer level
• Attend monthly staff meetings/professional development sessions

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

• PDIS Early Childhood Teacher Credential 2.0(Level III or higher) or PDIS Early Childhood Teacher Credential 3.0 (Level II or higher)
• First-Aid/CPR
• BA/BS in field related to Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of a constructivist approach to learning and/or emergent curricula.
• Prior experience working with young children.
• Experience with writing and enacting lesson plans.
• Experience with creating and displaying documentation of childrens work.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of, and respect, for the rules and regulations of the Staenberg Loup Jewish Community Center including the Employee Handbook and the ability to abide by them.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This position requires the candidate to be able to care for childrens physical needs on a consistent basis. Candidates must be able to interact with children on their level; frequent bending, squatting and playing on the floor is expected. Candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds. Candidate must remain alert and productive. Children and teachers move about the building to engage in weekly specials such as music, Judaics, or swimming lessons. The ideal candidate is able to be flexible with routines, and willing to engage in the overall community at the JCC.
Benefits Overview
This is both a full-time and part-time position Full time employees are benefits-eligible. The JCC contributes a portion of medical, dental and vision plan premiums and pays for Basic Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability for Full-Time employees. There are additional voluntary benefit plans available. The JCC has a 401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age, with no waiting period. Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act.