Early Childhood Head Teacher

JCC Association of North America; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Head Teacher to foster a nurturing and safe learning environment for young children. This role involves planning and supervising educational experiences that promote emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a dedicated team, ensuring effective communication with parents and providing a supportive atmosphere for children's development. Join a vibrant community committed to enriching the lives of families and shaping the future of early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for children.
• Communicate regularly with parents and supervise assistant educators.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Principal Responsibilities:

The Leonard and Syril Rubin Early Childhood Center at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is looking for creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Childhood Head Educators to create a loving, nurturing, and safe learning environment for children and their families. Our Educators have the qualifications, dispositions, knowledge, dedication to learning, and professional commitment necessary to support children and their families through their experiences at our school. Our school is open year-round and is comprised of 20 plus classrooms with students ranging from three months old through five years olds.

• Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class according to the child centered, constructivist, and emergent curriculum and philosophy of the school.
• Ability to work effectively, individually and as part of a teaching team, including the supervision of two or three assistant educators .
• Develop a positive relationship with each child, through observation and learning experience, helping to enhance his/her development and growth.
• Maintain a safe, inviting, and appropriate classroom environment.
• Create a learning environment that provides emotional, cognitive, social, and physical growth in children.
• Communicate regularly with parents through daily interactions, weekly electronic newsletters and photos, emails, and bi-annual Parent Teacher conferences.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, including age level meetings, teaching team meetings, head teacher meetings, and full staff meetings
  
  

Principal Responsibilities:

The Leonard and Syril Rubin Early Childhood Center at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is looking for creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Childhood Head Educators to create a loving, nurturing, and safe learning environment for children and their families. Our Educators have the qualifications, dispositions, knowledge, dedication to learning, and professional commitment necessary to support children and their families through their experiences at our school. Our school is open year-round and is comprised of 20 plus classrooms with students ranging from three months old through five years olds.

Responsibilities And Opportunities

• Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class according to the child centered, constructivist, and emergent curriculum and philosophy of the school.
• Ability to work effectively, individually and as part of a teaching team, including the supervision of two or three assistant educators .
• Develop a positive relationship with each child, through observation and learning experience, helping to enhance his/her development and growth.
• Maintain a safe, inviting, and appropriate classroom environment.
• Create a learning environment that provides emotional, cognitive, social, and physical growth in children.
• Communicate regularly with parents through daily interactions, weekly electronic newsletters and photos, emails, and bi-annual Parent Teacher conferences.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, including age level meetings, teaching team meetings, head teacher meetings, and full staff meetings
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications & Specialized Skills

• Must hold either a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Related Degree with experience.
• Knowledge of growth and development of young children including developmentally appropriate practice , emergent curriculum, and constructivist learning preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Judaic background preferred
  
  

The classroom is a fast-paced environment and teachers should have the ability to actively participate in children's play and care, including high mobility, standing, walking, bending, and sitting on the floor. Must be able to lift and carry young children.

SALARY RANGE $33,000-$52,000 (Commensurate with experience)

To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] .

Salary:

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information:

Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is home to the renowned Thurnauer School of Music, Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, and the JCC Dance and Drama Schools. The JCC is also proud to offer extensive, high quality programs and services to adults of all ages, as well as to seniors and individuals with special needs.

VISION

Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values.

MISSION

Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community.

VALUES

We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact:

COMMUNITY

CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL

INTEGRITY

QUALITY

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

SAFETY

TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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