Jewish Educator, ECE

Jewish Educator, ECE ABOUT THE JCC EAST BAY The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages.

Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life.

The JCC’s core programs include early childhood education and preschool; camp and afterschool programs; teen engagement; older adult activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations; and ongoing opportunities to connect with Jewish life and our richly diverse community.

The JCC East Bay operates from five locations :

• our full-service building in Berkeley, afterschool programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary, Thornhill Elementary, and Hintil Kuu Ca School in Oakland, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.
• POSITION SUMMARY Join the JCC East Bay's successful TK program in Berkeley!
• Our TK program (Kitat Adamah) is in its third year and we're looking for a dedicated Jewish Educator to join us.
• Kitat Adamah offers a unique blend of Reggio-Emilia philosophy, forest school principles, inclusive practices, and a whole lot of nature-based Judaism.
• The Jewish Educator, ECE will report directly to the Preschool Director and Lead Teacher, and play a critical role in promoting a safe and welcoming environment to support the learning and individual growth of the preschool community.
• Educators will create an environment of acceptance where children can grow with a positive self-concept, and where each child and staff member are treated with dignity and respect.
• Children will be enriched by a developmentally, individually, and culturally appropriate emergent curriculum.
• Curriculum Planning Develop curriculum that advances the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of children, in accordance with Reggio Emilia philosophies.
• Submit lesson plan before the start of every week.
• Develop curriculum that incorporates a commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Maintain an understanding of developmental stages in ECE and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children’s active participation, independent choices, experimentation, and problem solving within the context of a structured setting and program.
• Submit documentation of children’s learning through newsletters, board updates, etc.
• Classroom Safety Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy environment for children.
• Check materials, equipment, and supplies to see that amounts are adequate and that everything is in good working condition; take preventative measures against hazards to physical safety.
• Maintain appropriate staff to child ratios for supervising children at all times.
• Complete accurate reports as directed (attendance, accidents / incidents, illness, medications administration, ID checks, etc.).

Maintain cleanliness of classroom :

Systemic inequities in hiring have caused women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others to apply to jobs only if they meet all of the qualifications.

The JCC East Bay encourages you to apply anyway, as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications.