Lead Teacher

The JCC Block and Dreeben School for Young Children is a play-based early childhood program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We offer a child-centered curriculum that is based on children’s interests and curiosity while promoting academic development. We are inspired by the values and philosophy of the early childhood programs of Reggio Emilia, Italy where the child is seen as a capable and competent learner and the environment is filled with beautiful natural materials which stimulate learning. Our teachers guide children by providing hands-on-experiences which promote creativity, discovery, exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Each classroom serves as a laboratory for a growing child’s experiments in the mastery of new skills and self-esteem.

We are currently seeking an amazing Lead Teacher, with at least three years experience, for a classroom of 18 month to 2 year-olds.

The ideal candidate:

• Has at least 3 years’ experience working with young children
• An Associates or higher in Early Childhood or a related field
• Is an enthusiastic, caring, patient, and compassionate professional
• Is comfortable supervising children and leading your teaching team
• Is comfortable communicating with the families of children
• Ability to work as a part of a teaching team to create meaningful learning experiences for children
• Is able to create lesson plans based on children's interests and developmental needs
• Takes direction well
• Has good written and verbal communication skills
• Is flexible and willing to learn
• Is responsible, reliable, and hardworking
• Comfortable learning about Jewish holidays and traditions
• Must be 18 years or older

Job responsibilities include:

• Treating children, families and co-workers with dignity and respect
• Working as a team to create weekly lesson plans and implement curriculum which will encourage each child’s growth in all developmental domains
• Assess children on a regular basis using authentic assessment techniques
• Conduct meetings with families at least three times a year or as needed to discuss child progress
• Creating a positive learning environment
• Lead team in preparing the learning environment
• Daily communications with parents using communication app
• Supervision of children in the classroom and on the playground
• Caring for the health and safety needs of all children, including diaper changing
• Light cleaning of surfaces, materials, and area as needed
• Participate in mandatory paid professional development including pediatric first aid/CPR training
• Following Texas Minimum Standards for Child care and NAEYC standards

The JCC Block and Dreeben School for Young Children provides:

• A friendly and respectful work environment
• Supportive co-workers and administrators
• A strong sense of community
• Low classroom ratios
• Paid professional development
• Opportunities for advancement

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• FSA account available
• 401K
• Membership to the JCC which includes: Gym, workout facilities, and exercise classes, swimming pool, tennis courts
• Discounts on JCC Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person