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Preschool Afternoons Teacher

Oshman Family JCC

Palo Alto, CAFull-time$26–29/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$26–29/hr
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Oshman Family JCC is hiring a Preschool Afternoons Teacher. The Preschool Afternoons Teacher will create and implement programs and promote learning in a licensed, Reggio-inspired, play-based, constructivist preschool program for children aged 18 months to 5 years. This role involves working with a diverse team of educators and engaging with families and children in a supportive community environment.

Key focus areas include Create and implement programs and Promote learning in a licensed preschool program.

Successful candidates bring Available Weekdays 12:00pm-6:00pm, 12+ ECE Units, and 1+ Years Experience With Children In Licensed Child Care. Preferred (not required): Constructivist Approach, Reggio Emilia Approach, Flexible, and Enthusiastic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Constructivist ApproachReggio Emilia ApproachFlexibleEnthusiasticFriendlyWarmNurturingCollaborationWritingSpeaking to ParentsDiaper ChangingChanging Children's Clothes

Qualifications

Available Afternoons 10:00am-6:00pm or 12:00pm-6:00pm12+ ECE Units1+ Year of Experience Working With Children in a Licensed Child Care/Educational EnvironmentAA or BA Degree in ECE or Related FieldTeacher PermitComparable ExperienceWillingness to Enroll in ECE Classes

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Must be available to work in the afternoons from 10:00am-6:00pm or 12:00pm-6:00pm

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out!

Pay Range: $26-29/hour

About the OFJCC: The Palo Alto JCC is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Our diverse and passionate staff of 250+ collaborate to make our 8.5-acre campus a truly special place for the nearly 25,000 visitors every week. Join us! Visit www.paloaltojcc.org .

About the Leslie Family Preschool: As a Preschool Teacher at the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool you will create and implement programs and promote learning in a licensed, Reggio -inspired, play based, constructivist preschool program serving children ages 18 months to 5 years in accordance with our guiding principles and values.

Why work for us?

  • Our community. Our educators, staff, families and children... everyone needs a community to hold them up and share joy. Ours is incredible.

  • Our campus . It's amazing... 14 relatively new classrooms, four spacious and creative play yards, TWO full and bountiful gardens AND an orchard!

  • Our team. 60 talented and committed educators including a gardening, outdoor classroom, movement and music specialist all on staff full time. Learn with the best.

  • Our ratios. Lower ratios and more support.

  • Our organization. We are a mission based, non-profit and exist to enhance the lives of our community. Feels pretty darn good to work here.

  • Our benefits. Competitive salary; professional development; health/dental/vision; 403B; approx. 4 weeks paid vacation AND holiday pay (secular and Jewish holidays); full fitness membership; tuition assistance. We'll take care of you.

Who are you?

  • Available weekdays 12:00pm-6:00pm.

  • 12 or more ECE units (AA and/or BA degree in ECE or related field & teacher permit preferred) We will continue to learn together.

  • At least 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care/educational environment.

  • Knowledge of Constructivist/Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching and learning desirable

  • Flexible and enthusiastic. Love what you do... seriously, like REALLY love it.

  • Friendly, warm and nurturing. Be a nice person & work well in a team.

  • Have some other interesting interests or skills... cooking, dancing, music, woodworking, juggling, origami, etc. What can we learn from YOU?

  • Write well and be comfortable speaking to parents...both when its easy AND when it's not so easy.

  • Think teachers are heroes and children will save the world.

  • Willing to do diaper changing and changing children’s clothes when needed.

*Comparable experience and willingness to enroll in ECE classes will be considered

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