Preschool Teacher (26 - 27 school year)

Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy•Portland, OR

1d•$43,750 - $51,280•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Jewish Academy's Preschool program supports the development of young children in a vibrant, secure, inquiry-based environment. We promote confidence, curiosity, awareness, exploration, problem solving, and social growth. It is our conviction that children are capable and independent, and this is reflected across all developmental domains of learning. Children are encouraged to make choices, practice individual decision-making, and develop a sense of themselves as capable and as self-advocates. Children are viewed as thinkers, reflecting on their world, and as empathetic individuals who care for and engage with their peers and contribute to the community. It is because of our educators that our program thrives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related discipline preferred
Two years of responsible experience teaching preschool-age children in a certified education program
Current First Aid and CPR certifications
Food Handler’s Card
Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
Knowledge of early childhood curriculum development
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge of classroom management and developmentally appropriate behavior management
Knowledge of age appropriate activities
Knowledge of safe food handling
Ability to communicate effectively with children at their individual developmental levels
Ability to effectively execute lessons and activities
Ability to evaluate and record progress
Ability to organize and execute work independently
Ability to supervise and manage groups of varying sizes
Ability to meet and deal courteously and effectively with other employees, students, parents, and the public
Ability to remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations that may arise
Ability to support the PJA and its leadership
Ability to work assigned schedules

Responsibilities

Direct care and supervision of children in the PJA Early Childhood Education Program.
Maintaining a consistently safe and nurturing environment.
Providing developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate participants’ exploration of the world around them.
Establishing and maintaining a safe learning environment that is responsive to the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children in assigned classrooms.
Planning each day’s activities to ensure a well-balanced program that includes individual and group play, and active and quiet time.
Providing direction and working closely with colleagues in implementing planned lessons.
Ensuring that all associated records are complete and properly maintained.
Compiling and submitting required statistical reports, narratives, and incident reports.
Leading and participating in all classroom and play activities; monitoring participants; responding to behavioral issues as they arise.
Supervising participants to ensure safe play.
Effectively communicating with children at their individual developmental levels.
Modeling appropriate problem solving behavior.
Implementing discipline and safety measures as necessary.
Meeting with families to discuss each child’s progress and needs; maintaining portfolios for each child and using it as a tool to document progress.
Observing, evaluating and communicating effectively with children, parents and other staff.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Serving meals in accordance with proper hygiene standards; maintaining a food handler’s card.
Attending and participating in required staff trainings and meetings; participating in special programs as required.