Early Childhood Teacher

Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

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About The Position

As a member of our faculty, you will be responsible for the creation of a positive, warm, individualized, nurturing environment for children, which encourages inquiry and open-ended thought. Teachers in our program ensure that children are consistently treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Teachers also promote, administer, and improve the JCC’s mission statement and goals in functions including program development, compliance with licensing standards, as well as supervision and implementation of the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the JCC.

Requirements

• Genuine love and respect for children and families
• Willingness to be flexible and be a part of a learning community
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (free training available onsite for hired staff)

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) center or similar setting such as nanny experience, camp counselor experience, babysitting
• 7+ on the Wisconsin Registry for Early Childhood
• Strong interpersonal skills within a classroom or school environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of different approaches in ECE and child development

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
• Participation in defined contribution 403B pension
• Group Life and Disability Insurance (after one year of service)
• A generous Paid Time Off policy for vacation, sick and personal days
• Paid observance of secular and religious holidays
• JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives a full JCC membership at no cost which includes membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities.
• JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC including early childhood education, camps, before & after school, fitness & aquatics classes, cultural, and enrichment programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees