Early Childhood Head Teacher

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

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America is seeking an Early Childhood Head Teacher for the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, located in Tenafly, NJ. This role involves planning, supervising, and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences for a diverse group of children.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $33,000–$52,000, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should apply via email with a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Must hold either a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree with experience.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, emergent curriculum, and constructivist learning preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child through observation and learning.
• Create a learning environment that fosters growth in children.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of growth and development of young children

Ability to actively participate in children's play and care

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree

Job description

Early Childhood Head Teacher – Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly, NJ 07670

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class according to the child‑centered, constructivist, and emergent curriculum and philosophy of the school.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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)

Application

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [e-mail]