Infant Lead Teacher - Nurturing ECE Leader

MANDEL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES INC; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches in Boynton Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Teacher for our Early Childhood Learning Center. You will provide a safe, nurturing, child-centered classroom; work with an Assistant Teacher; plan and implement curriculum; and engage parents through reports and conferences.

You’ll collaborate with staff to meet emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs, maintain records, and ensure developmentally appropriate activities for young children.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in group education of children.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree & 45 hour DCF training course in child care or the educational exemption granted by the training coordinating agencies, when applicable.
• Candidates who meet Florida Department of Health requirements for teaching in an Early Childhood Learning Center.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to acquire it.
• Knowledge of Palm Beach County Health Department rules and regulations governing child care facilities;
• Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire this knowledge through study;
• An ability and desire to relate to young children and adults in an emotionally responsive manner.
• Proven experience working well in a team environment and collaborating with colleagues and members of the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and child-centered learning environment, developmentally appropriate to the age/growth level of the children assigned, where young children’s skills and self-concepts are enhanced, independence and exploration encouraged, and, individuality respected.
• Attend to children's physical and emotional needs, such as changing diapers, making bottles, ensuring safety when eating, etc.
• Establish a positive partnership with parents through newsletters, daily reports, theme lesson plans and parent conferences.
• Edit lesson plans/unit plans to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Observe, record and report individual and group behavior; Maintain records and files as instructed (i.e., attendance, behavior records).
• Keep inventory of classroom supplies and notify the office when supplies are needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group education experience

Empathy

Teamwork

Judaic knowledge

Health department rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

45-hour DCF training

Florida DOH teaching requirements

Job description

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches in Boynton Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Teacher for our Early Childhood Learning Center. You will provide a safe, nurturing, child-centered classroom; work with an Assistant Teacher; plan and implement curriculum; and engage parents through reports and conferences.

You’ll collaborate with staff to meet emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs, maintain records, and ensure developmentally appropriate activities for young children.