Preschool Assistant Teacher

Our School Philosophy Our program is designed to allow children to flourish as they interact with both their indoor and outdoor physical and social environments. Our curriculum is intentional, progressive and dynamic and responds to the interests and creativity of both the children and the staff. We celebrate many perspectives and integrate a Jewish expression of values into learning. See what our teachers are saying about working at the Brody Family Early Learning Center: Key Responsibilities General Attend to children's physical and emotional safety by providing care, protection, consistency, and guidance to the children Be with children joyfully and treat them as competent learners and individuals Attend to classroom management, including flow of the day, group dynamics, and conflict resolution Develop relationships with families and colleagues through frequent communication and updates Identify your professional path and create goals for growth Attend school wide and class events such as picnics, parties, parent meetings, and other special programs, including JCC community wide events Maintain children's attendance and injury records Pedagogy Support children's play, engage in reflection and discussion about children's growth and learning, and be responsive to children's developmental milestones Nurture physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child Document children's play and learning, including portfolios, learning stories, hallway or classroom displays, and written and verbal parent communication Provide a cheerful, nurturing, healthy, safe and clean classroom environment Maintain inventory of supplies and rotate materials in line with milestone development Communication Monitor growth and development of each child; regularly communicate progress and concerns with parents and school leadership Attend to daily communication using the school's chosen software and on JCC email Maintain a continuing dialogue and problem solving with the teaching team Respect the privacy of children and families by maintaining strict confidentiality Professional Development Participate in lifelong learning by increasing knowledge and abilities in the field of early childhood education through attendance at workshops and courses, reading books or articles, and attending pedagogical team meetings Work towards increasing knowledge of Judaism and related topics Complete at least 12 hours of professional development annually; maintain personal PD records Required Qualifications A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification preferred. Willingness to obtain, or currently enrolled in CDA program, along with related experience considered Previous experience in a school setting, preferably 3 years or more CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to acquire Strong communication skills: oral, reading, writing Ability to relate to young children and adults Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire this knowledge through study Physical Demands Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds Reaching, stooping, sitting on the floor and bending Spending time outdoors throughout the school year (in various weather conditions) Work hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am-6:00pm during the school year; occasional additional hours for meetings, professional development, and special programs Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27, $38,500.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Scotch Plains, NJ Required) Ability to Relocate: Scotch Plains, NJ 07076: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person