Teacher - 2's at B'nai Jehudah CDC

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City•Overland Park, KS

38d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Join an amazing team of educators at the B’nai Jehudah Child Development Center, a partnership between The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. The B’nai Jehudah CDC is a warm, welcoming and inclusive community that offers childcare classrooms for children ages 6 weeks through 2 years. The Lead Teacher creates an environment that promotes learning through the Creative Curriculum. Lead Teachers use their knowledge, skills and abilities to engage little learners through play in a loving, caring environment. Lead Teachers have the independence to create lesson plans that value their knowledge of child development and growth. Schedule Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance Paid holidays and personal floating holidays Paid Time Off Retirement plan employer contribution and match Free family membership including Fitness Center and pools Discounts on preschool, summer camp, after school care and more Paid professional development Opportunities for paid continuing education (CDA) $17-21/hr

Requirements

Experience working with children (including infants) in a licensed environment
History of consistent attendance and punctuality
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Lead qualified through KDHE
Job requires frequent (2-5 hours per shift) standing, walking, carrying and repetitive motions and occasional (up to 2 hours per shift) sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing and stooping/crouching.

Nice To Haves

degree (CDA/AA/BA/BS/MA) in Early Childhood Education or a related subject area is preferred

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment that promotes learning through open-ended activities, materials, and an intriguing environment.
Develop weekly plans, and implement an age appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of the children’s development.
Maintain KDHE requirements in classrooms at all times.
Cultivate and maintain a positive relationship with parents through formal and informal communication on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
Foster and develop relationships with other teaching team members, including co-teachers.
Have a knowledge and understanding of the Creative Curriculum and the components required for a center-based classroom.
Perform on-going evaluation based on the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool.
Plan periodic parent teacher conference to discuss each child’s development progress, needs, and goals.
Gear the program towards the needs of individual children taking into account interests, challenges, talents, and individual learning styles.
Assist with the supervision of Teaching Assistants or volunteers in the classroom.
Maintain positive communication with Administrative Team members.
Attend training and professional development opportunities as assigned.