Toddler Teacher

Oshman Family JCC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Health/dental/vision

403B

Approx. 4 weeks paid vacation

Holiday pay

Full fitness membership

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto is hiring a Toddler Teacher for their Leslie Family Preschool. The ideal candidate will create and implement engaging programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years in a warm and inspiring environment. Applicants should have a strong foundation in early childhood education, preferably with a BA degree, and experience in direct care settings. Competitive salary and benefits include health/dental/vision, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care/educational environment.
• Flexible and enthusiastic.
• Friendly, warm and nurturing.
• Ability to write well and communicate effectively with parents.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement programs that promote learning in a preschool environment.
• Engage children ages 18 months to 5 years through a play-based curriculum.
• Collaborate with a team of educators and staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Knowledge of the Constructivist/Reggio Emilia Approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

12 or more ECE units

AA and/or BA degree in ECE or related field

Teacher permit preferred

Job description

Overview

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common?

Read below to find out!

Pay Range

• $26-29/hour

About the OFJCC

• The Palo Alto JCC is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley.
• We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs.
• Our diverse and passionate staff of 250+ collaborate to make our 8.5-acre campus a truly special place for the nearly 25,000 visitors every week.
• Join us!
• Visit www.paloaltojcc.org.

About the Leslie Family Preschool

• As a Toddler Teacher at the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool you will create and implement programs and promote learning in a licensed, Reggio-inspired, play based, constructivist preschool program serving children ages 18 months to 5 years in accordance with our guiding principles and values.
• Our community. Our educators, staff, families and children... everyone needs a community to hold them up and share joy.
• Ours is incredible.
• Our campus: 14 relatively new classrooms, four spacious and creative play yards, TWO full and bountiful gardens AND an orchard.
• Our team: 60 talented and committed educators including a gardening, outdoor classroom, movement and music specialist all on staff full time.
• Learn with the best.
• Our ratios: Lower ratios and more support.
• Our organization: We are a mission based, non-profit and exist to enhance the lives of our community.
• Feels pretty darn good to work here.
• Our benefits: Competitive salary; professional development; health/dental/vision; 403B; approx. 4 weeks paid vacation AND holiday pay (secular and Jewish holidays); full fitness membership; tuition assistance.
• What are we looking for? 12 or more ECE units (AA and/or BA degree in ECE or related field & teacher permit preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care/educational environment.
• Knowledge of Constructivist/Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching and learning desirable. Flexible and enthusiastic.
• Love what you do... seriously, like REALLY love it.
• Friendly, warm and nurturing.
• Be a nice person & work well in a team.
• Have other interests or skills (cooking, dancing, music, woodworking, juggling, origami, etc.).
• Write well and be comfortable speaking to parents, even when it’s challenging.

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