Full Time Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher

Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center is seeking a Full Time Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher to join their Early Learning School team. This role involves supporting classroom teachers in delivering quality education and nurturing the physical and emotional growth of children, while working in a vibrant, inclusive community. Competitive benefits and perks are available for full-time staff.

Benefits

Child discounts for ELS

Family fitness membership

Year-round professional development opportunities

Mentoring and coaching for teachers

Access to swimming, music, and art programs

Qualifications

• Qualified Lead Support Teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Holding First-Aid/CPR certification required.
• Experience with a constructivist approach to learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children.
• Support Classroom Teachers in planning and implementing daily curriculum.
• Maintain a cheerful, healthy, and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proficiency in MS Outlook

Basic knowledge of a constructivist approach to learning

Education

BA/BS in field related to Early Childhood Education

PDIS Early Childhood Teacher Credential 2.0 (Level III or higher)

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The Staenberg-Loup JCC Early Learning School (ELS) is looking for qualified Lead Qualified Support Teachers who can help support creating a fun and safe environment while also incorporating excellent educational programming to assist in our childrens development and support a diversity of needs within the classroom. We are looking for Lead Qualified Support Teachers who are knowledgeable and responsible to join our ELS team of 40+ teachers and the greater JCC community. At the JCC, we have a culture and environment where everyone is welcome.

In this role, you will support multiple classrooms and work with the classroom teachers as they develop, implement, and provide a quality educational program that reflects the goals of our school. Lead Qualified Support Teachers will primarily aid in the delivery of the lesson plans and experiences crafted by the Classroom Teachers. All teachers and staff in our school are expected to work with groups of children, applying a constructivist approach to learning. In addition to a high-level classroom experience, our students take advantage of swimming, tumbling, music, and art opportunities throughout our JCC, providing a well-rounded experience throughout their time at the J.

Employee Perks & Benefits

At the ELS, and greater JCC, we care about the quality of our programs, our ability to provide excellent customer service, and the overall experience of our staff members. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We value our teachers and coordinate an engaging Professional Development week each year, offer year-round opportunities for professional development, as well as mentoring and coaching for all teachers. There are also growth opportunities within our ELS team.

As an employee of the greater JCC, you will have access to a number perks that include child discounts to our ELS as well as discounts across all JCC programs (engagement programs, tennis, fitness (massage, personal training, swim lessons, and pilates), theatre camp, day and overnight camp, after school enrichments), and monthly professional development opportunities. All full-time employees receive a family fitness membership which includes access to our pools. Our organization also offers addition benefits that are listed at the bottom of this posting.

We welcome both full-time and part-time Lead Qualified Support Teacher candidate applications. There are discounts and perks available for our part-time staff as well.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Supporting Teaching and Curriculum

• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children
• Nurture physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child
• Provide care, protection, and guidance to the children
• Support Classroom Teachers as they plan and implement a daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and school values with your teaching team
• Support school operations during Family-Teacher Conferences days, as requested
  
  

Administrative & Classroom

• Maintain a cheerful, nurturing healthy, safe and clean classroom environment
• Maintain attendance and injury records
• Maintain storage, organization, and cleanliness of classroom equipment and materials
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean classroom
  
  

Communication & Community

• Communicate regularly with Administrative team and Classroom Teachers around classroom challenges as well as all concerns regarding a childs progress
• Participate in regular staff meetings and professional development
• Participate in School social and family education programs
• Communicate regularly with Classroom Teachers and ELS Administrative team
• Support Classroom Teachers as they plan for parent conferences as needed/requested
• Attend school-wide and class events such as picnics, parties, parent meetings and other special events
• Work with the teaching team on problem solving classroom and school challenges, as needed
  
  

Professional Development

• Work towards increasing knowledge and abilities in the field of early childhood education and related topics through attendance at workshops and courses, reading books or periodicals, or other means
• Team up with other staff for professional development on the peer-to-peer level
• Attend monthly staff meetings/professional development sessions
  
  

Qualifications

• PDIS Early Childhood Teacher Credential 2.0(Level III or higher) or PDIS Early Childhood Teacher Credential 3.0 (Level II or higher)
• First-Aid/CPR
• BA/BS in field related to Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development
• Basic knowledge of a constructivist approach to learning and/or emergent curricula
• Proficiency in MS Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of, and respect, for the rules and regulations of the Staenberg Loup Jewish Community Center including the Employee Handbook and the ability to abide by them
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the candidate to be able to care for childrens physical needs on a consistent basis. Candidates must be able to interact with children on their level; frequent bending, squatting and playing on the floor is expected. Candidate must be able to life 30 pounds. Candidate must remain alert and productive. Children and teachers move about the building to engage in weekly specials such as music, Judaics, or swimming lessons. The ideal candidate is able to be flexible with routines, and willing to engage in the overall community at the JCC.

Benefits Overview

This is both a full-time and part-time position Full time employees are benefits-eligible. The JCC contributes a portion of medical, dental and vision plan premiums and pays for Basic Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability for Full-Time employees. There are additional voluntary benefit plans available. The JCC has a 401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age, with no waiting period. Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act.

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