Lead Teacher - Toddlers

Join our team at Jewish Community Center (JCC) as a Lead Teacher for our Toddlers. This role is perfect for someone passionate about early childhood education and seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity. As a Lead Teacher, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in our community.

You will be offered great benefits such as Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, courtesy membership in our fitness centers, and employee discounts in many JCC programs.

Day to day as a Lead Teacher

As a new Lead Teacher for our Early Childhood program, you can expect a dynamic and engaging work environment. Your typical day will involve planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, fostering a nurturing classroom atmosphere, and collaborating with other team members to ensure the best outcomes for our students. You'll have the opportunity to participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a Lead Teacher for our Early Childhood program at the JCC, you must hold a NY State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Special Education. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues. A passion for early childhood education, creativity in lesson planning, and the ability to adapt to diverse learning needs are key for success in this role. Experience with classroom management techniques and a solid understanding of child development principles will also support you in creating a positive and enriching learning environment for our students.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or significant experience is a minimum requirement. Employees that do not hold these credentials may be asked to pursue extensive education in the field of education or a related field.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, and MAT certifications.
• Keep abreast of current research and practices in early childhood education, and attend related trainings, workshops, and conferences.
• Competent in various skills areas such as planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom environmental design and arrangement, classroom management, physical safety of children, and staff and parent communication.
• Attend mandatory professional development sessions, teacher meetings and family events.
• Competent in various skill areas such as music, art, science, literacy, mathematics, language development and physical development.

Join our team today!

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!