Early Childhood Education Teacher

Jewish Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

232d • $18 - $23

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
• React to change productively and successfully manage multiple details and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or successful completion of 24 units ECE/CD including core courses + 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.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Free Family Membership
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off (Vacation and Sick)
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED