Preschool Afternoons Teacher

Oshman Family JCC•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As a Preschool Teacher at the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool, you will create and implement programs and promote learning in a licensed, Reggio-inspired, play-based, constructivist preschool program serving children ages 18 months to 5 years in accordance with our guiding principles and values. The Palo Alto JCC is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Our diverse and passionate staff of 250+ collaborate to make our 8.5-acre campus a truly special place for the nearly 25,000 visitors every week.

Requirements

Available weekdays 12:00pm-6:00pm
12 or more ECE units
At least 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care/educational environment
Flexible and enthusiastic
Friendly, warm and nurturing
Work well in a team
Willing to do diaper changing and changing children’s clothes when needed

Nice To Haves

AA and/or BA degree in ECE or related field & teacher permit preferred
Knowledge of Constructivist/Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching and learning desirable
Have some other interesting interests or skills... cooking, dancing, music, woodworking, juggling, origami, etc.
Comparable experience and willingness to enroll in ECE classes will be considered

Responsibilities

Create and implement programs
Promote learning in a licensed, Reggio-inspired, play-based, constructivist preschool program serving children ages 18 months to 5 years
Do diaper changing and changing children’s clothes when needed
Write well and be comfortable speaking to parents