Preschool Teacher

Jewish Community Center Association Of Indianapolis Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO including holidays

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) matching contributions and life

Long/short-term disability insurance

JCC membership & discounts

Great culture and work environment

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center Association Of Indianapolis Inc is seeking a Preschool Teacher for 3- to 4-year-olds in Indianapolis, IN. You will collaborate with the teaching team to create a stimulating, play-based learning environment that supports inquiry, care, and responsibility.

You will develop daily group activities, document children’s progress, and maintain a safe, engaging classroom. Required qualifications include a degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA and at least 2 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred; or Associate's in Early Childhood Education or CDA.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an early childhood program.
• Must be at least 21 years old and CPR & First Aid Certified.

Responsibilities

• Be responsive to each child’s needs and build supportive relationships with families.
• Implement emergent learning environments using approved curricula and frameworks.
• Plan routines and classroom management with positive redirection.
• Maintain accurate daily records and document developmental progress.
• Provide care with high supervision in a safe learning environment.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Family engagement

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Indianapolis, IN, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $18.00 Hourly

At JCC Indianapolis, our mission is to provide inclusive experiences that lead to personal growth and community building. We embrace and serve a diverse community, bringing together the best of multiple generations, cultures, religions, skillsets and thinking. We also know that the more inclusive we are, the better our community will be. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that the JCC can be anyone’s community.

We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

About the Opportunity

The Preschool Teacher, working with children 3-4 year old, will collaborate with the preschool teaching team to create a stimulating learning environment utilizing a play-based approach that promotes constructive learning. The Preschool Teacher will provide developmentally appropriate daily group activities, lessons, and play opportunities that promote a culture of inquiry, care, and responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Be responsive to each child’s individual needs and develop supportive relationships with families;
• Develop an emergent learning environment implementing The Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework.
• Plan and maintain a consistent routine and classroom management using a supportive, positive redirection approach.
• Maintain accurate daily records and document children’s developmental progress and interest using Remini communication platform.
• Provide care and active supervision to children and demonstrate an elevated level of responsiveness to needs as they arise maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for learning.
• Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability

What you bring to the table

• Preferred credentials include: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field with at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred; or
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education; or Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood Education program required;
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must be CPR & First Aid Certified.

What we offer

• Pay rate: $15-18/hour (depending upon experience)
• PTO (including paid national & Jewish holidays, vacation and personal/sick time)
• Health & wellness benefits
• 401(k) matching contributions and JCC paid life and long- and short-term disability insurance
• JCC membership & discounts on programs and services
• Great culture, great teammates, great work environment
• Beautiful campus on 43 acres

The work environment is fast-paced and the position requires high mobility, standing, walking, bending and sittingon the floor at the child’s level. Must be able to lift and carry young children up to 50 pounds.