ECE Early Pre-school Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Preschool Teacher, working with children 2 - 3 years old, will collaborate with the early preschool teaching team to create a stimulating learning environment utilizing a play-based approach that promotes constructive learning. The Preschool Teacher will provide developmentally appropriate daily group activities, lessons, and play opportunities that promote a culture of inquiry, care, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework.
• Incorporate Jewish learning into classroom instruction, with comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.
• Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to create relevant learning concepts and extend project-based learning in meaningful ways.
• 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.
• Build a supportive relationship with families.
• Embrace and model the JCC’s Core Values: Excellence, Belonging, Collaboration, Growth, and Integrity.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field with at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred; OR
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; OR
• CDA required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood Education program required;
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must be willing/able to be CPR & First Aid Certified.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child development and/or early childhood education;
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and appropriate practices;
• Knowledge of licensing regulations in a licensed childcare center;
• Knowledge of general safety rules and basic first aid;
• Ability to provide compassionate care and interaction;
• Ability to manage and balance a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work effectively in teams and individually;
• Ability to always exhibit good judgment, maturity and stability;
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Actively maintains and promotes JCC customer service standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is fast-paced and the position requires high mobility, standing, walking, bending and sitting on the floor at the child’s level. Must be able to lift and carry young children up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

At JCC Indianapolis, our mission is to provide inclusive experiences that lead to personal growth and community building. We embrace and serve a diverse community, bringing together the best of multiple generations, cultures, religions, skillsets and thinking. We also know that the more inclusive we are, the better our community will be. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that the JCC can be anyone’s community.

We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.