Infant & Toddler Teacher

Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle is seeking an enthusiastic Infant & Toddler Teacher to join their Early Childhood School. This position calls for passionate educators committed to fostering a nurturing and creative environment for young children, inspired by innovative educational philosophies.

Benefits

Generous paid time off including Federal holidays and Jewish holidays

Full Family SJCC Membership

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

403(b) plan with employer contribution after two years

Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children is essential.
• Openness to a Reggio Emilia inspired approach is preferred.
• Strong desire to engage in creative and strategic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and educate young children in a supportive environment.
• Implement educational activities based on the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

Emotional responsiveness

Flexible mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

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Description

The Early Childhood School at the SJCC is a school of excellence where children feel secure and confident, and are nurtured to become deep and creative thinkers. We are inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy as well as by a social constructivist perspective.

Description

The Early Childhood School at the SJCC is a school of excellence where children feel secure and confident, and are nurtured to become deep and creative thinkers. We are inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy as well as by a social constructivist perspective.

The Early Childhood School at the SJCC on Mercer Island is looking for fun, joyful, energetic, passionate, creative, curious educators with experience working with young children to join our early childhood educational team. We are an amazing community of educators who come together in the best interest of children. The Early Childhood School provides exceptional support to our educators through an amazing community, mentorship program, weekly planning time, monthly reflective supervision with their supervisor, new hire orientation, professional development opportunities, an abundance of beautiful materials, and more.

Requirements

To be successful as an Infant and Toddler Teacher, you should have:

• Strong emotional responsiveness toward children and co-workers
• A flexible mindset
• A desire and openness to follow a Reggio Emilia inspired approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy
• The ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities
• The ability to multi-task
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
  
  

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including Federal holidays and many Jewish holidays
• Full Family SJCC Membership which includes gym, basketball court and pool.
• Discounts for camp, Early Childhood School tuition and other SJCC programming for you and your family.
• A 403(b) plan with employer contribution after two years.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Washington State Pay Range: $23/hour to $26/hour
• Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including but not limited to, skills, relevant experience, and specific work location.
  
  

We do not offer sponsorshipsJob Type: Full-timePay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hourSJCC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerOur vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We know that we cannot do this without providing inclusive opportunities for all and celebrating our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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