Part-Time Infant Teacher - Closer

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center; Whitefish Bay (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403B pension plan

JCC membership included

Professional development

Job summary

Gan Ami Early Childhood Education, part of the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, is seeking a Part-Time Infant Teacher to join our Mequon campus. The role supports children ages 6 weeks through 12 months with afternoon hours, Monday–Friday, 3pm–6pm, in a warm, nurturing environment.

You'll collaborate with a caring team to promote safety, developmentally appropriate activities, and compliance with licensing standards, while contributing to a welcoming, inclusive program.

Qualifications

• Genuine love and respect for children and families.
• Willingness to be flexible and be a part of a learning community.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, warm, nurturing environment for children.
• Ensure children are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Support program development and compliance with licensing standards.
• Assist with supervision and implementation of the program per policies.

Skills

Genuine love for children

Flexibility

Verbal & written communication

First Aid/CPR certifications

Job description

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Part-Time Infant Teacher - Closer

Part Time Gan Ami Mequon, Milwaukee, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2590

part-time (0-19 hours per week) Infant Teacher at our Gan Ami Early Childhood Education campus in Mequon. This position works with ages 6 weeks- 12 months. The hours are Monday through Friday, 3pm-6pm.

Position Summary

As a member of our faculty, you will be responsible for the creation of a positive, warm, individualized, nurturing environment for children, which encourages inquiry and open-ended thought. Teachers in our program ensure that children are consistently treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Teachers also promote, administer, and improve the JCC’s mission statement and goals in functions including program development, compliance with licensing standards, as well as supervision and implementation of the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the JCC.

A good candidate will have:

• Genuine love and respect for children and families
• Willingness to be flexible and be a part of a learning community
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (free training available onsite for hired staff)

An ideal candidate will have all of the above, plus:

• 1-2 years of experience in an Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Experience with infants in a group setting
• 7+ on the Wisconsin Registry for Early Childhood
• Strong interpersonal skills within a classroom or school environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of different approaches in ECE and child development

All candidates are encouraged to apply, including assistant teachers.

About Our School

Gan Ami Early Childhood Education serves families with children ages 6 weeks through K4 at two unique sites – Mequon & Whitefish Bay . Gan Ami is rated by the State of Wisconsin as a Youngstar 5-star provider and has earned national accreditation from the Association for Early Learning Leaders’ National Accreditation Commission (NAC).

Gan Ami is a program of the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, a non-profit social services agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values that is committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of the entire community. Operating out of five facilities throughout Wisconsin, the JCC provides the total community with a forum for open dialogue and offers inclusive wellness, education, and community services for members and guests of all backgrounds.

As a community center, providing a safe and inclusive gathering space is a primary goal – and the JCC is uniquely prepared and trained to ensure that experience even in challenging environments. The health and safety of our family of staff is a top priority.

Visit jccmilwaukee.org/ganami to learn more about our school.

What do we offer?

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The JCC is committed to a culture that supports work-life balance and invests in our culture by offering generous benefit package to full-time employees. These include:

• Participation in defined contribution 403B pension
• JCC Membership. Every active staff member received a full JCC membership at no cost which includes membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities
• A commitment to professional development

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call [phone] or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee.org.