Engagement Class Instructor

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER • Denver, CO

3d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking Engagement Class Instructor The Staenberg-Loup JCC Engagement Department is seeking an Early Childhood Engagement Instructor who will support in our Practice Preschool Program. Practice Preschool is a first classroom experience that prepares toddlers (18 months to 3 years) and their caregivers for the big transition to Preschool. This role would be a co-teacher in the Practice Preschool room. In general, classes are long-term explorations giving students an opportunity to both learn and develop skills within multiple areas. Engagement classes run in 8-week, or 6-week increments, or occasional monthly based workshop programs.

Requirements

• Experience teaching preschool aged students is required
• Experience instructing toddlers through preschool aged children.
• A thorough understanding of teaching preschool aged students, including successful lesson implementation from introduction through closing, scaffolding for mixed ages, etc.
• Excellent classroom management skills and techniques focused on community building and relationship building.
• Genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm about working with children.
• Excellent people skills and enjoyment for being around people.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and with a positive work ethic.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with your colleagues and teammates
• Additionally, understanding our philosophy and values, understanding child development phases, and maintaining patience, calm, and a positive work ethic is of the utmost importance.
• have stamina, be responsible and creative
• have a positive attitude and work ethic
• be a team player
• understand child development stages and the specific needs of children
• maintain a high level of professionalism
• be successful at identifying and relating to the feelings and perspectives of others
• have awareness of and attentiveness to individual needs of children and their caregivers.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with early childhood education degrees or k-12 art and/or candidates with a teaching license or teaching license in progress are strongly preferred.
• Experience with community engagement, intergenerational engagement, LGBTQIA+ engagement, and a working knowledge of the Jewish Community and its constituents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging courses and/or workshops tailored to toddlers, preschoolers and youth.
• Prepare curriculum, materials, and demonstrations aligned with program goals and developing the curriculum in collaboration with the Family Program Manager.
• Provide individualized feedback and guidance to students.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom or studio environment.
• Manage attendance, supply usage, and other administrative duties as required.
• Uphold JCC Denver’s mission and values.
• Occasionally serve as a substitute instructor for family engagement programs such as Baby and Toddler Art, Baby Supply Closet, Baby Café, Abbas and Babbas, Move and Learn classes.
• Serve as an ambassador of the JCC Denver at community partner events.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and hours worked, in compliance with the Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act.
• Part-Time employees of the JCC who regularly work 20+ hours per week receive a complementary individual membership to the JCC’s Fitness and Aquatics Center, as well as a range of staff discounts on which includes year-round access to the JCC’s fitness center and heated pool.
• Part-Time employees of the JCC who regularly work 20+ hours per week are also eligible for a wide range of discounts, including up to 20% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more!
• All employees of the JCC are eligible to join the “JCCs of North America” (JCCA) community, which includes access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees