What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Teacher, Child Development Center position at Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City?

Job Description

Description :

Join the Child Development Center at the J's award winning preschool program as a full-time Pre-K teacher in one of our state-of-the-art classrooms! Our program offers competitive wages, benefits and perks for early childhood educators. We celebrate diversity, inclusion and support our hard-working educators to provide an environment for both children and adults to learn and grow.

Schedule and Benefits

500 Hiring bonus (paid after 6 months of successful employment)
Monday - Friday from 9 : 00am to 5 : 30pm
Medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance
Paid holidays and personal floating holidays
Paid Time Off
Retirement plan contribution and match
Free family membership including Fitness Center and pools
Discounts on preschool, summer camp, after school care and more
Paid professional development
Opportunities for paid continuing education (CDA)
17-21 / hr

About The Child Development Center

The Child Development Center (CDC) at The J offers families of children ages 12 months through five years an environment to learn, grow and thrive. The CDC has been providing an outstanding preschool program for more than 80 years. The CDC at The J provides a secure environment designed with children in mind, enabling children of all faiths and cultures to learn and grow to their full potential.

Utilizing concepts from The Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline, teachers design activities to promote self-esteem, independence, cooperative skills and the ability to problem-solve. Children thrive in our warm, vibrant environment. In addition to our curriculum, children are encouraged to participate in age-appropriate activities like American Red Cross swimming lessons and enrichment classes including cooking, art, science, and more. The J welcomes members, students and employees of all faiths.

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 :

Experience working with children in a licensed environment

Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential in this position.

A degree (CDA / AA / BA / BS / MA) in Early Childhood Education or a related subject area is preferred.

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.

Salary : $17 - $21

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