Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Position Description

Job Title: Nursery School Teacher

Reports to: Nursery School Director

Department: Nursery School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: 2/24/2023

Job Summary:

The Saul and Carole Zabar Nursery School at the MMJCC Manhattan is a Reggio- inspired, Jewish-values-based, child-centered school where students are respected as citizens with powerful ideas and voices. Teachers facilitate learning by working collaboratively with children as researchers, guiding and following the interests of the group. The JCC is an inclusive school that celebrates the developmental differences of each child. Teachers support each child's learning, their connections with one another, their achievements, and their points of view by making their work visible through many forms of documentation. Teachers partner with families to build a strong classroom and schoolwide community. Our teachers are learners and leaders, whose voices and ideas shape the school around them. We are looking for a 2s Head Teacher, Associate Teacher, and a Maternity Leave Replacement that shares a belief in school community and progressive pedagogy.

Salary: commensurate with experience, ranging from $45-$65K, with full benefits.

General Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Planning curriculum
• Working collaboratively with a teaching team
• Open to learning about the Reggio Emilia Teaching philosophy Incorporating Jewish values into building curriculum
• Working with teaching team and school administration to make sure each child's needs are being met.
• Documenting curriculum
• Preparing or helping to prepare for parent teacher conferences and other communications with families
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director or Associate Director as needed

Job Requirements:

• Minimum requirement for Associate Teacher - Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum requirement for Head Teacher - Master's Degree in Education or a related field

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume directly through this link: https://jccmanhattan.isolvedhire.com/jobs/829726-45080.html