CY&F Toddler Teacher

Jewish Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher is responsible for the health, safety and education of young children, parents and families. Priorities are direct programming with children, parent education and program development. The Jewish Long Beach and the AJCC administer a wide variety of programs and services, rooted in Jewish values but open to all, including early childhood education, summer camp, and after-school programs, adult education, services for seniors, leadership development, fitness and wellness programs, advocacy, and much more. Jewish Long Beach also awards nearly $500,000 in grants annually to a variety of nonprofit agencies throughout the Long Beach area and overseas. The organization owns and operates an eight-acre multi-use campus in east Long Beach, has an annual operating budget of approximately $7 million, and manages approximately $35 million in philanthropic assets.

Requirements

All employees must be fingerprinted and cleared by the State Department of Justice.
Health Exam Screening with Negative TB test or proof of a clear Tuberculosis test or chest X-ray. A doctor’s certification is acceptable in place of an annual chest X-ray.
Current Pediatric CPR and First Aide certification and Health & Safety class required within the first 3 months of employment.
Immunization record: Influenza or waiver, Tdap (Pertussis), and MMR (Measles)
Mandated Reporter training required within first month of employment
Must be able to relate well to children.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Jewish holidays, traditions and life cycle events.
Obtain a minimum of 8 continuing education hours per calendar year.
Remain current with educational trends. (Staff Development trainings can be used as continuing education hours)
React to change productively and successfully manage multiple details and deadlines.
Must complete all continuing education and professional development requirements necessary to remain in compliance with state licensing regulations and agency standards.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of at least 24 ECE/CD semester units, including the required core courses, in accordance with California licensing requirements for child care center teachers.
Excellence in customer service requires the ability to deal effectively with people in a variety of situations in person and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals or groups of members or employees in English.
Ability to read and interpret English language documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports and compose correspondence by hand and/or by computer.
Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The ability to ask for assistance to draw valid conclusions as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred.
One year of classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct care and supervision of children.
Writing and implementing lesson plans.
Program and curriculum development, independently and in collaboration with other staff and parents.
Prepare a weekly letter to parents communicate with parents about special events using the electronic note system and telephone calls if necessary.
Prepare and participate in parent conferences.
Attend and participate in all staff training and meetings.
Prepare classroom including set-up at the beginning of school and clean-up at the end.
On time performances of Duty Schedule assignments are crucial responsibilities within the work day.
Develop and present parent and family education.
Maintains the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors and other staff.
Other responsibilities as assigned.