Lead Early Childhood Teacher — Collaborative & Nurturing

Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Life, ADD, Short Term Disability

PTO: Vacation, Sick and Personal Days

Staff Discount on our Programs

Job summary

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for the Early Childhood Learning Center in Boynton Beach. In this role you will work with an assigned Lead and Assistant, plan and implement the curriculum, engage with parents, and assess individual child needs under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Director of Early Learning.

The position requires three years of group education experience and a relevant degree with 45-hour DCF training; CPR/First Aid certification

Qualifications

• Three (3) years' experience in group education of children.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree and 45 hour DCF training, when applicable.
• Florida DOH requirements for teaching in an ECLC.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, child-centered learning environment.
• Attend to children's physical and emotional needs.
• Partner with parents through newsletters, reports and conferences.
• Edit lesson plans to meet needs and interests of children.
• Observe and report behavior; maintain records as instructed.
• Keep classroom supplies inventory and notify when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Emotional responsiveness

Child interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

45 hour DCF training

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher for the Early Childhood Learning Center in Boynton Beach. In this role you will work with an assigned Lead and Assistant, plan and implement the curriculum, engage with parents, and assess individual child needs under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Director of Early Learning.

The position requires three years of group education experience and a relevant degree with 45-hour DCF training; CPR/First Aid certification