ECE Twos Teacher

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $15–$18 per hour depending on

PTO including holidays, vacation, sick

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) matching contributions

JCC membership & discounts

Professional development opportunities

Great culture & teammates

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc is seeking a Twos Teacher to work with children aged 24-36 months. You will collaborate with the twos and early preschool teaching team to create a safe and loving environment that fosters social and emotional development through play.

You will implement The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework, plan routines, and maintain records of developmental progress using Remini.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 6 credits in ECE preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA.
• High School diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Early Childhood Education program.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR & First Aid Certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Be responsive to each child’s individual needs and develop supportive relationships with families.
• Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework.
• Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach.
• Maintain accurate daily records and 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.
• Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

About the Opportunity:

The Twos Teacher, working with children ages 24 through 36 months, will collaborate with the twos and early preschool teaching team to create a safe and loving environment. With warmth, patience and understanding, the Twos Teacher will foster social and emotional development through play experiences during group and individual learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be responsive to each child’s individual needs and develop supportive relationships with families;
• Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework.
• Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach.
• Maintain accurate daily records and 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.

• Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability

What you bring to the table:

• Preferred credentials include: 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 Child Development Associate (CDA)
• High School diploma required;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood Education program required;
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must be CPR & First Aid Certified within 60 days of employment.

What we offer:

• Pay rate: $15-18/hour (depending upon experience)
• PTO (including paid national & Jewish holidays, vacation and personal/sick time)
• Health & wellness benefits
• 401(k) matching contributions and JCC paid life and long- and short-term disability insurance
• JCC membership & discounts on programs and services
• Professional development opportunities
• Great culture, great teammates, great work environment
• Free lunch and snacks

Work Environment:

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