SECS Teacher

Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Family SJCC membership (gym, pool)

Discounts for camp and tuition

403(b) employer contribution after 2 y

Healthcare benefits

Life and long-term disability insured

Pay range disclosed

Job summary

The Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle’s Schwartz Early Childhood School on Mercer Island is seeking fun, joyful, energetic, creative educators with experience working with young children to join our early childhood team. We support our educators with mentorship, weekly planning time, reflective supervision, new hire orientation, and abundant materials as part of an engaged community.

Our approach draws on Reggio Emilia and social constructivism to nurture curious, compassionate

Qualifications

• Strong emotional responsiveness toward children and co-workers.
• A flexible mindset.
• Desire and openness to follow a Reggio Emilia inspired approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy.
• Ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Emotional responsiveness

Flexibility

Reggio Emilia approach

Written & verbal communication

Independence & teamwork

Empathy

Prioritization

Multitasking

Creative problem solving

Job description

The Schwartz Early Childhood School at the SJCC is a school of excellence where children feel secure and confident, and are nurtured to become deep and creative thinkers. We are inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy as well as by a social constructivist perspective.

The Schwartz Early Childhood School at the SJCC on Mercer Island is looking for fun, joyful, energetic, passionate, creative, curious educators with experience working with young children to join our early childhood educational team. We are an amazing community of educators who come together in the best interest of children. The Early Childhood School provides exceptional support to our educators through an amazing community, mentorship program, weekly planning time, monthly reflective supervision with their supervisor, new hire orientation, professional development opportunities, an abundance of beautiful materials, and more.

Requirements

• Strong emotional responsiveness toward children and co-workers
• A flexible mindset
• A desire and openness to follow a Reggio Emilia inspired approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer‑centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy
• The ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities
• The ability to multi‑task
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including Federal holidays and many Jewish holidays
• Full Family SJCC Membership which includes gym, basketball court and pool
• Discounts for camp, Early Childhood School tuition and other SJCC programming for you and your family
• A 403(b) plan with employer contribution after two years
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Washington State Pay Range: $23/hour to $26/hour
• Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including but not limited to, skills, relevant experience, and specific work location

Job Type: Full‑time Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

SJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community‑centered Jewish organization. We know that we cannot do this without providing inclusive opportunities for all and celebrating our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.