Preschool Teacher

• Develop curriculum that advances the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of children. Submit lesson plan before the start of every week.
• Develop curriculum that incorporates a commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children’s active participation, independent choices, experimentation, and problem solving within the context of a structured setting and program.

• Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy environment for children.
• Check materials, equipment, and supplies to see that amounts are adequate and that everything is in good working condition; take preventative measures against hazards to physical safety.
• Maintain appropriate staff to child ratios for supervising children at all times.
• Complete accurate reports as directed (attendance, accidents/incidents, illness, medications administration, ID checks, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom: wash dishes, wipe counters, put things away.

• Observe and assess the cognitive, perceptual, spoken, non-verbal language, and social, emotional, physical, and personal developmental needs of each child. Share observations with families on areas of interest, strengths, and challenges. Identify, provide, and facilitate additional assessment or interventions when necessary.
• Intercede in conflict resolution within the classroom; support an amicable resolution for children involved.
• Help children find a place of calm and comfort, and attend to any injuries.
• Establish positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal parent conferences that facilitates the free flow of information about their children.

• Participate in team meetings for planning curriculum, other staff meetings and trainings, and other JCC staff meetings.
• Participate in parent orientations, parent conferences, and community-wide activities and celebrations.
• Continue professional development through workshops and classes.
• Assist with early and/or late care, as needed.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.
• Commitment to anti-bias education.

• 1-2 years of experience in an ECE setting and at least 6 completed ECE units. If the candidate has not completed 6 ECE units but is committed to enrolling in JCC sponsored classes within the first 60 days of their employment, they will be considered.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree highly preferred.
• Knowledge of current research and practices in early childhood education.
• Proficient in various skill areas such as planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom environmental design and arrangement, classroom management.
• Competent in various skills areas, such as music, art, science, literacy, mathematics, language development, and physical development.
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to be on your feet and work a full shift, 5 days per week.
• Ability to sit on the floor and to get up and down with ease.
• Ability to lift and carry child, and help child with clothing, shoes or other needs.
• Ability to diaper change or help child with toilet needs.
• Quick reflexes to respond to needs of children.
• Ability to work with teams of teachers in classroom settings.
• Ability to speak with parents about their children.
• Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.

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