The Staenberg-Loup JCC Engagement Department is looking for a temporary Early Childhood Engagement Instructor who will support our early childhood classes including Practice Preschool and process-based art classes for babies and toddlers. Dates of employment will run from January, 2025 through May, 2025.
Practice Preschool is a first-time classroom experience that prepares toddlers (18 month to 3 year olds) & their toddlers for the big transition to Preschool. This role would be a co-teacher in the Practice Preschool program Spring semester January-May. This role would be a co-teacher in the Practice Preschool program offered through the JCC Engagement Department.
The process-based art classes are caregiver/child classes for babies and toddlers (6 months- 3 year olds) to explore materials and foster growth & development though art. Engagement classes run in 8-, or 6-week increments: the Winter 2025 session is January-March and the Spring 2025 session is April-May
Our Ideal Candidate
- You are flexible and excited by challenges that require creative problem-solving and determination.
- Proficient, self-assured, confident, capable
- You possess a strong ability to work as both part of a team and independently while managing work-flow and projects.
- You want to grow your skillset, and you are ready to both give and receive feedback.
- You are a team player that relishes opportunities to collaborate with your colleagues.
- You exercise patience and empathy when dealing with others and exude positivity.
Role And Responsibilities
The practice preschool is seeking a lead teacher to support toddler aged children in first-time separation with parents and introduce them to the JCC educational community by:
- Creating a loving, welcoming class environment that fosters a love for learning and sense of safety
- Excellent classroom management skills and techniques focused on community building and relationship building.
- Genuine enjoyment for and enthusiasm about working with children.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and with a positive work ethic.
- Develop & Facilitate age-appropriate lessons
- Responsible for classroom set up and take down
Basic Qualifications
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- At least 1 year of verifiable experience working with children.
- Must obtain First Aid & CPR certifications before start date.
- Must be able to fulfill requirements for employment at the Staenberg-Loup JCC, including: background screening, three professional references, documentation, and compliance with CDHS law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Early Childhood Teacher Credential (Level III in PDIS)
- BA/BS in field related to Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or equivalent experience
- Experience with painting, drawing, mixed media, and a variety of other art mediums (ceramics studio on site)
- Previous experience in a school environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
Physical Demands And Working Environment
- Physical Demands: This job requires personnel to have operative auditory and visual functioning. Employee must also be able to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day, including use of stairs and uneven terrain. Employee may also stand, sit in chairs or on the ground. Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, effectively cope with stress, adapt to and stay alert in a professional environment, as well as an ability to problem solve and de-escalate crisis situations and challenging behaviors. Reasonable accommodations may be granted for qualified applicants.
- Work Environment: Working conditions may include being in indoor, open classroom spaces and spending extended time outdoors under the sun.
Note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility which will ever be required of an employee in this position; however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.
The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
