Head Teacher Pre-Nursery Part-time

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

Salary: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Non-profit Organization Management