Long-Term Early Childhood Substitute – Play-Based Educator

Sinai Akiba Academy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays

403b and employer funded retirement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sinai Akiba Academy’s Douglas Family Early Childhood Center seeks an experienced, long-term substitute early childhood educator to join our warm, nurturing team serving children aged 18 months to 5 years. This role may lead into a permanent position and involves a collaborative teaching environment rooted in developmentally appropriate play-based learning.

This position at a premier Jewish day school in Los Angeles offers competitive compensation within a supportive community and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field or a minimum of 12 ECC units.
• Proven and outstanding experience in early childhood education.
• Ability to work on campus Monday - Friday 7:45AM - 3:30PM.
• Strong physical fitness and enthusiasm for engaging in classroom and outdoor activities.
• Demonstrated ability to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children, parents, and colleagues positively and effectively.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and risk management practices in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate play-based, inquiry-driven learning experiences grounded in observation and child development.
• Create nurturing, predictable environments that support wellness, emotional regulation, independence, and belonging.
• Adapt activities and the learning environment to meet the interests, needs, and abilities of individual children and the group as a whole.
• Observe, document, and reflect on student learning to inform instruction and communicate growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure coherence across classrooms and contribute to shared professional practices.
• Model and directly teach positive social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution techniques appropriate for the age group.
• Maintain regular, open, and respectful communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's learning and the DFECC program.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned with the science of learning and early childhood research.

Skills

Observation and documentation

Collaboration with colleagues

Positive social skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field

Minimum 12 ECC units

Job description

Sinai Akiba Academy’s Douglas Family Early Childhood Center seeks an experienced, long-term substitute early childhood educator to join our warm, nurturing team serving children aged 18 months to 5 years. This role may lead into a permanent position and involves a collaborative teaching environment rooted in developmentally appropriate play-based learning.

This position at a premier Jewish day school in Los Angeles offers competitive compensation within a supportive community and opportunities