Infant Educator

Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia, seeks an Educator to support the development and learning of young children, using curriculum knowledge and Judaic context as applicable.

You will monitor progress, communicate with parents and directors, and collaborate with a team to create a safe, engaging classroom environment that nurtures growth and curiosity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Education relating to care for children under age 10
• Ability to relate to young children and adults
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with supervision and independently as needed
• Judaic knowledge or willingness to learn
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and protect children from harm
• Background check and health requirements
• Good character and reputation
• Child CPR & First Aid certification willingness to acquire
• Strong communication skills: oral, reading, writing
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of growth and development of young children and applying it in the classroom
• Ability to act independently in the classroom
• Teamwork willingness

Responsibilities

• Monitor development and learning of children and communicate this to parents and directors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Relating to children and adults

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development / related field

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Job description

About Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia

The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (Pozez JCC), located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a nonprofit, social service organization that builds community and enriches lives. The Pozez JCC is a community connector, offering a variety of programs and services on the main campus, online and throughout Northern Virginia through its many partnerships. Quality programs and experiences, based on Jewish values, include early childhood education, after-school & day camps, social programs for families raising young children, J-Fit health & aquatics activities, adult learning and cultural programs, inclusion and disabilities services, community impact through volunteerism, and more. Programs are open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

About the role:

As an Educator, you will use your knowledge of child development, curriculum, Judaism, and/or the community. You are responsible for monitoring the development and learning of the children, and for communicating this information to parents and directors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma


• Education relating to care for children under the age of 10


• Ability to relate to young children and adults


• Ability to carry out assigned tasks, accepting supervision and acting independently as needed


• Judaic knowledge or willingness to learn


• Ability to recognize safety hazards and protect children from harm


• Meet background check & health requirements
  
• Good character and reputation


• Ability to relate to young children and adults


• Child CPR & First Aid certification willingness to acquire


• Strong communication skills: oral, reading, writing


• Strong organizational skills


• Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom


• Ability to act independently in the classroom setting


• Ability and willingness to work with a team

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a child related field from an accredited college or university or CDA


• One year or more of programmatic experience in the group setting of children