Hebrew Speaking Early Childhood Teacher

SJCC • Mercer Island, WA

7d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Schwartz Early Childhood School at the SJCC is a school of excellence where children feel secure, confident, and nurtured to become deep and creative thinkers. Our program is inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, and grounded in a social constructivist approach to learning. The Schwartz Early Childhood School at the SJCC on Mercer Island is seeking a passionate and experienced early childhood educator with a strong foundation in child development and a deep commitment to fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning in young children. The ideal candidate is skilled in integrating Hebrew language and Jewish values into play-based, developmentally appropriate curricula and creates warm, inclusive classroom communities where children feel seen, supported, and inspired to explore their world. We are a collaborative and reflective community of educators who come together in the best interest of children. The Schwartz Early Childhood School provides exceptional support to educators through mentorship, weekly planning time, monthly reflective supervision, new hire orientation, ongoing professional development, and access to abundant, high-quality materials.

Requirements

• Strong emotional responsiveness toward children and co-workers
• A flexible mindset
• A desire and openness to follow a Reggio Emilia inspired approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• Passionate and experienced early childhood educator
• Strong foundation in child development
• Deep commitment to fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning in young children
• Skilled in integrating Hebrew language and Jewish values into play-based, developmentally appropriate curricula
• Creative and strategic mindset

Responsibilities

• Integrate Hebrew language and Jewish values into play-based, developmentally appropriate curricula.
• Create warm, inclusive classroom communities where children feel seen, supported, and inspired to explore their world.
• Incorporate the Hebrew language throughout each day in organic ways.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Sequence objectives among competing priorities.
• Multi-task.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including Federal holidays and many Jewish holidays
• Full Family SJCC Membership which includes gym, basketball court and pool.
• Discounts for camp, Early Childhood School tuition and other SJCC programming for you and your family.
• A 403(b) plan with employer contribution after two years.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed