Description

Join B’nai Jehudah Child Development Center's part-time team as a Lead Toddler Teacher this fall! Enjoy teaching in one of our state-of-the-art, renovated classrooms and enjoy small class sizes with a teaching assistant. Our program offers competitive wages, benefits and perks for early childhood educators. Our program celebrates diversity, inclusion and we support our hard-working educators to provide an environment for both children and adults to learn and grow. 

The Lead Teacher creates an environment that promotes learning through the Creative Curriculum. Lead Teachers use their knowledge, skills and abilities to engage little learners through play in a loving, caring environment. Lead Teachers have the independence to create lesson plans that value their knowledge of child development and growth.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm

Benefits

• $500 hiring incentive paid after 6 months
• Work a consistent schedule, Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm
• Free individual membership to The J Fitness Center and Pools
• Discounts on personal training, CrossFit, theatre shows and more
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Great Overland Park location at 127th and Nall

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that promotes learning through open-ended activities, materials, and an intriguing environment.
• Develop weekly plans, and implement an age appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of the children’s development.
• Maintain KDHE requirements in classrooms at all times.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents through formal and informal communication on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
• Foster and develop relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers.
• Have a knowledge and understanding of the Creative Curriculum and the components required for a center-based classroom.
• Perform on-going evaluation based on the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool.
• Plan periodic parent teacher conference to discuss each child’s development progress, needs, and goals.
• Gear the program towards the needs of individual children taking into account interests, challenges, talents, and individual learning styles.
• Assist with the supervision of Teaching Assistants or volunteers in the classroom.
• Maintain positive communication with Administrative Team members.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a licensed child care environment (Preferred)
• Experience working with children (Required)

Physical Requirements

Job requires frequent (2-5 hours per shift) standing, walking, carrying and repetitive motions and occasional (up to 2 hours per shift) sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing and stooping/crouching.

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind Body Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.