CY&F/ECE Teacher

Jewish Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher is responsible for the health, safety and education of young children, parents and families. Priorities are direct programming with children, parent education and program development. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or requirements of this position. Employees are expected to perform other functions as assigned or requested to further support the organization’s mission. About the Organization Founded as separate organizations in 1948, Jewish Long Beach and the Barbara and Ray Alpert JCC (AJCC) are the newly merged single agency serving the functions of a Jewish community center, Jewish federation, and Jewish community foundation for the Long Beach and west Orange County areas. Jewish Long Beach and the AJCC administer a wide variety of programs and services, rooted in Jewish values but open to all, including early childhood education, summer camp, and after-school programs, adult education, services for seniors, leadership development, fitness and wellness programs, advocacy, and much more. Jewish Long Beach also awards nearly $500,000 in grants annually to a variety of nonprofit agencies throughout the Long Beach area and overseas. The organization owns and operates an eight-acre multi-use campus in east Long Beach, has an annual operating budget of approximately $7 million, and manages approximately $35 million in philanthropic assets.

Requirements

All employees must be fingerprinted and cleared by the State Department of Justice.
Health Exam Screening with Negative TB test or proof of a clear Tuberculosis test or chest X-ray. A doctor’s certification is acceptable in place of an annual chest X-ray.
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aide certification and Health & Safety class required within the first 3 months of employment.
Immunization record: Influenza or waiver, Tdap (Pertussis), and MMR (Measles)
Mandated Reporter training required within first month of employment
Must be able to relate well to children.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Jewish holidays, traditions and life cycle events.
Obtain a minimum of 8 continuing education hours per calendar year.
Remain current with educational trends. (Staff Development trainings can be used as continuing education hours)
React to change productively and successfully manage multiple details and deadlines.
A High School diploma or equivalent required.
Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The ability to ask for assistance to draw valid conclusions as necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the ECE teacher is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak or hear.
This person is required to stand and move about the entire building and grounds, as well as off-site area.
Due to the nature of the job, it is necessary to be able to pick up a 45-pound child and navigate both classrooms and playground.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and distance vision up to 75 feet.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a related field or successful completion of 24 units ECE/CD including core courses [1] + 16 GE units
1 year classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct care and supervision of children.
Writing and implementing lesson plans.
Program and curriculum development, independently and in collaboration with other staff and parents.
Prepare a weekly letter to parents communicate with parents about special events using the electronic note system and telephone calls if necessary.
Prepare and participate in parent conferences.
Attend and participate in all staff training and meetings.
Prepare classroom including set-up at the beginning of school and clean-up at the end.
On time performances of Duty Schedule assignments are crucial responsibilities within the work day.
Develop and present parent and family education.
Maintains the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors and other staff.
Other responsibilities as assigned.