Head Teacher Pre-Nursery Part-time

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
New York, NY, US
Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks a part-time Head Teacher for our Turning 2s and Shabbat Together pre-nursery programs for 2-year-olds.

The position is available from September to June and could continue throughout the summer.

Turning 2s is designed to be a young child's first drop-off experience in a classroom setting.

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 of experience in a classroom setting with two-year-olds or an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required.

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 a successful classroom curriculum.
  • A kind, warm, welcoming, and reflective demeanor.
  • Additional time for team planning, full staff meetings, and professional development.
  • 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.

Hours : Hours vary based on the class schedule. Possible schedule includes :

  • Monday-Friday 8 : 30-11 : 30 am (class time is 9 : 00-11 : 00 am).
  • Possibility for additional hours throughout the year.

Disclaimer :

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.

Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

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