- New York, NY, USA
- 35-48
- Hourly
- Part Time
THE MARLENE MEYERSON JCC MANHATTAN
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Head Teacher, Pre-Nursery
Department: Center for Family Life
Reports To: Yael Kahn Pinto
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date: 3/15/2023
Summary:
The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks a part-time Head Teacher for our Turning 2s, Shabbat Together, and My Little Clubhouse pre-nursery programs. The position is available for September - June with the potential to continue next summer. Turning 2s is designed to be a young child's first drop-off experience in a classroom setting. My Little Clubhouse is designed to be a toddler's first classroom experience with their grown-up by their side.
Our pre-nursery programs are play-based, open-ended classes that encourage exploration, growth and discovery. We strive to create inclusive and engaging environments where children and families can become part of a community and develop lasting connections.
Requirements:
- At least 3 years experience in a classroom setting with two-year olds or an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required.
- Knowledge of Shabbat and Jewish holidays is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with co-teachers to:
- Communicate with families through reflection emails, posts, etc.
- Organize and maintain a classroom.
- Maintain the safety, happiness, and growth of children in classes
- Plan innovative, open-ended, developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum.
- Ability to work collaboratively on a teaching team to execute successful classroom curriculum.
- A kind, warm, welcoming, and reflective demeanor.
- Additional time for team planning, supervisory, and full staff meetings.
- Excellent ability to interact, communicate, and build relationships with parents and caregivers.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of development and learning for children under 3.
- Proactive, open to learning and growing with mentoring from supervisors and co-teachers.
- Familiarity with Reggio Emilia, play-based and child-centered learning a plus.
- Knowledge of Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and values a plus.
- Certification in infant/child CPR and First Aid a plus.
Rate: $35 - 48/hour
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 am (class time is 9:00-11:00 am)
- Possibility to also work on Fridays 8:30 -11:30 am (class time is 9:00-11:00am)Possibility for additional hours throughout the year
- Possibility for additional hours throughout the year
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