CY&F Toddler Teacher (58878)

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST ORANGE COUN•Long Beach, CA

3d•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 CY&F Toddler Teacher will be responsible for direct care and supervision of children, writing and implementing lesson plans, and program and curriculum development, independently and in collaboration with other staff and parents. This role also involves preparing weekly letters to parents, communicating with parents about special events, preparing and participating in parent conferences, attending staff training and meetings, and preparing the classroom. The teacher will also develop and present parent and family education and maintain a high quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence.

Requirements

All employees must meet the CA Department of Social Service (CDSS) employee requirements.
All employees will need to comply with any employee regulations as they are updated and mandated.
All employees must be fingerprinted and cleared by the State Department of Justice.
Annual proof of a clear Tuberculosis test or chest X-ray. A doctor’s certification is acceptable in place of an annual chest X-ray.
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.
A High School diploma or equivalent required.
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

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or successful completion of 12 Early Childhood Education Units; 24 units preferred, must have infant/toddler units and previous related experience.

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.