Certified Pre-K Teacher, Sharon

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center in Sharon, MA, has an immediate need to hire a passionate and experienced Certified Pre-K Teacher to become a vital part of our professional team of educators.

As a valued teacher you will be instrumental in shaping the educational journeys and social-emotional growth of our students. While engaging with young children facilitating a loving and supportive atmosphere, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team of enthusiastic educators, and develop captivating and age-appropriate lesson plans that ignite curiosity and inspire our young learners.

This is a full-time, salaried Pre-K Teacher position. Offering a competitive starting salary which is based on a pay rate range of $23.05 to $27.95*** for highly qualified, certified, degreed candidates.

The salary offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

Primary Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

Aligned with JCC's core values, collegially collaborate regularly with co-teacher(s), colleagues and director to develop a high quality program around a base of observations which support the intellectual, social/emotional, moral and physical development of each child.

Effectively implement developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum

Communicate and document children’s interactions and experiences aligned with best practice and policy

Assess the developmental stages of children and maintain records, including writing children’s progress reports using COR Advantage; observe and produce play-based assessments and clear effective written evaluations using COR Advantage

• Use best practices incorporating Mass EEC, and the JCC SHEVA frameworks and curriculum guidelines; adhere to all EEC regulations and guidelines
• Maintains an aesthetically pleasing, organized, vibrant classroom environment that promotes health, safety, and positive age appropriate developmental experiences for each child
• Effectively and consistently set limits using positive language and providing emotional safety for each child; maintain excellent classroom management
• Work with and incorporate suggestions from the regular support of our Child Development Specialist

Document learning as an instructional/curriculum tool through portfolio, observational checklist, play-based assessment, digital photography/iPad, journals, or other methods as determined by your center director

Review and files of all children in your classroom, noting allergies or special traits pertinent to the maximization of the child’s potential

Instruct and foster learning using a wide variety of activities, materials, and experiences that encourage children to explore and develop through play; effectively foster and provide a healthy, safe and secure, positive, nurturing, and fun learning environment

• Utilize the environment as the third teacher in the room
• Help each child develop a positive self-image and respect each child’s right to be an individual
• Facilitate each child’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth and development; fostering the effective development of the verbalization of feelings and emotions
• Encourage each child’s independence leading to a sense of competency
• Assist with and foster the development of each child’s own awareness of their needs and their understanding and respect for the rights of others

Establish positive, interactive and effective relationships with families through informal conversations, feedback, and conferences.

Aid parents and children in the transition and adjustment to school

Provide excellent communication to effectively inform parents about developmental stages of young children and developmentally appropriate curriculum; provide supportive and informative communication daily with parents and maintain classroom newsletters

Maintaining on-going communication with parents about the administration of classroom activities and activities.

Participate in scheduled parent conferences several times a year

Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding children and families and embody the principles of excellent customer service; as an employee of the JCCGB, the teacher is a representative of the mission and philosophy the JCC Early Learning Centers.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide mentorship to assistant teachers.

Standard Staff Expectations:

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic environment where each individual is valued and respected
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
• Attend JCC meetings and actively participate in the department's goals and initiatives
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Education and Experience: This position requires the EEC Teacher certification in addition to an A.A in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of one year relevant supervised work experience. B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field (i.e. elementary education, social work, psychology) is preferred, but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
• Skills and Abilities: Must be EEC certified or eligible/willing to become certified immediately
• Displays a knowledge with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families.
• Displays a commitment to best practices relating to fostering the development of a child’s self-image as a competent and capable learner.
• A record of excellent classroom management skills, oral and written language skills and excellent/effective communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues
• Displays a commitment to being welcoming and warm toward children and must enjoy working with young children and their families.
• Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities while keeping child safety at the forefront at all times.
• Must be committed to continuing professional development
• Displays a history of working well independently and with others, with an excellent ability to build/sustain collaborative working relationships; including an ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Physical Requirements: Able to work in person. Requires daily outside playground duties in weather elements. Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs or hill to outside space for a variety of activities. Must be able to climb stairs with children between floors or in an emergency. Ability to continually bend, kneel and reach. Lift and carry young children, up to 20-30 pounds, on a regular basis. Frequently stoop or squat to be at child’s eye level. Frequently sits on floor or in very small chairs.
• ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/