Full Time Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staenberg-Loup JCC Early Leaning School (ELS) is looking for Lead Qualified Classroom Teachers who can help create a fun and safe environment while also incorporating excellent educational programming to assist in our children’s development and support a diversity of needs within the classroom. We are looking for teachers who are knowledgeable and responsible to join our ELS team of 40+ teachers and the greater JCC community. At the JCC, we have a culture and environment of where “everyone is welcome.” As a Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher, you will develop, implement, and evaluate the preschool curriculum, and be responsible for providing a quality educational program that reflects the goals of our school. Lead Teachers will collaborate with colleagues, the administration, Early Interventionist and families to create lessons that guide children’s active engagement in classroom environments. Classroom Teachers work with groups of children, applying a constructivist approach to co-construct learning alongside children. In addition to a high-level classroom experience, our students take advantage of swimming (preschool only), actively working in our garden, and having accessibility to our sensory motor rooms providing a well-rounded experience throughout their time at the J.

Requirements

PDIS Early Childhood Teacher Credential
PDIS Early Childhood Teacher Credential 3.0 (Level II or higher)
First-Aid/CPR
AA or BA/BS in field related to Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or equivalent experience
Knowledge of a constructivist approach to learning and/or emergent curricula.
Prior experience working with young children.
Experience with writing and enacting lesson plans.
Experience with creating and displaying documentation of children’s work.
Proficiency in MS Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of, and respect, for the rules and regulations of the Staenberg Loup Jewish Community Center including the Employee Handbook and the ability to abide by them.

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and participate in various learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives
Ultimately responsible in your classroom to ensure all Colorado State Licensing standards are in compliance and upheld in your classroom as well as shared spaces
Ensure all curriculum is deemed safe per Colorado State Licensing Standards for preschools
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children your classroom
Nurture the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child
Plan and implement a daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and school values with your teaching team
Document the learning and experiences of the children to be shared with families and the community, through blog posts, Brightwheel messages and instillations surrounding the classroom
Conduct Family-Teacher Conferences
Maintain a cheerful, nurturing healthy, safe and clean classroom environment.
Maintain attendance and injury records
Maintain storage, organization, and cleanliness of classroom equipment and materials.
Ensure the maintenance of a clean and aesthetically pleasing classroom
Communicate regularly with Administrative team for classroom challenges as well as all concerns regarding a child’s progress
Participate in regular staff meetings and professional development
Participate in School social and family education programs
Monitor growth and development of each child and communicate progress and/or concerns with family, early interventionist and Director
Communicate regularly and professionally with families
Hold biannual family conferences, and as needed/requested
Attend school-wide and class events such as picnics, parties, family meetings and other special events
Work with the teaching team on problem solving classroom and school challenges as needed
Work towards increasing knowledge and abilities in the field of early childhood education and related topics through attendance at workshops and courses, reading books or periodicals, or other means
Team up with other staff for professional development on the peer-to-peer level
Attend monthly staff meetings/professional development sessions

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Engaging Professional Development week each year
Year-round opportunities for professional development
Mentoring and coaching for all teachers
Growth opportunities within our ELS team
Child discounts to our ELS
Discounts across all JCC programs (engagement programs, tennis, fitness (massage, personal training, swim lessons, and pilates), theatre camp, day and overnight camp, after school enrichments)
Monthly professional development opportunities
Family fitness membership (for full-time employees) which includes access to our pools
JCC contributes a portion of medical, dental, and vision plan premiums.
JCC proudly pays for 100% of Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for benefits eligible employees.
Additional voluntary benefit plans.
401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age with no waiting period.
JCC matches 50% of employee contributions, up to 3%, on a 5-year vesting schedule.
Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act.
First-year, benefits-eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in their first year of service.
Paid-holidays
Up to 4 additional “Floating Holidays” per year, prorated based on date of hire.
Wide range of discounts, including up to 50% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, free and discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more!
Complementary family gym membership, which includes year-round access to the JCC’s fitness center and heated pool.
Access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.