Preschool Co-Teacher: Growth, Care & Jewish Values

JCC OF CENTRAL NJ INC; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life insurance

FSAs & HSA

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Discounts

Job summary

The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains, NJ is seeking a Preschool Co-Teacher to join the Brody Family Early Learning Center. You will provide daily care, support learning, and nurture children's social, emotional and early development.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe classroom, documenting progress for families, communicating with parents, supporting play and growth, and participating in ongoing professional development and Judaic learning as part of our program.

Qualifications

• A CDA certification is preferred; willingness to obtain or enrolled in CDA program considered
• Previous school setting experience, 3+ years preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to acquire
• Strong communication skills: oral, reading, writing
• Ability to relate to young children and adults
• Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire knowledge through study
• Knowledge of growth and development of young children

Responsibilities

• Attend to children's safety and provide care, protection, consistency, and guidance
• Nurture children and treat them as competent learners
• Manage classroom flow, group dynamics, and conflict resolution
• Develop relationships with families and colleagues through regular communication
• Document children's play and learning and communicate with parents
• Create a cheerful, safe, clean classroom environment
• Support professional development and Judaic learning growth

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Child development knowledge

Relating to adults/children

Education

CDA certification

Job description

The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains, NJ is seeking a Preschool Co-Teacher to join the Brody Family Early Learning Center. You will provide daily care, support learning, and nurture children's social, emotional and early development.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe classroom, documenting progress for families, communicating with parents, supporting play and growth, and participating in ongoing professional development and Judaic learning as part of our program.