Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Nest at CRC: Teacher
Central Reform Congregation is a vibrant urban Jewish community dedicated to supporting one another in holy ways, pursuing justice and lifelong learning, and providing a shelter of peace.
Job Summary
The Teacher prepares materials, monitors children, communicates with parents and reinforces materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning.
Hours: The Center is open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All staff will be assigned a schedule, but schedules may change as the needs of the program change.
Responsibilities
- Manages the classroom providing instruction to co-leads or assistant teachers.
- Creates and organizes classroom activities and lessons.
- Assigns work and individual projects to the assistant.
- Escorts students to other areas of the school such as the cafeteria, playground, gym, or other classrooms; monitors their behavior during recess and lunchtime.
- Addresses any issues that arise between students.
- Communicate with parents as needed.
- Assists with student drop-off and pickup.
- Cares for and attends to the needs of children at the facility including dressing, feeding, and monitoring their activities and playtime.
- Plans and organizes games and recreational activities for children in a group setting.
- Plans and teaches activities such as arts and crafts, designed to improve fine and gross motor skills.
- Encourages children’s emotional, social, and physical development, and positive self-concept.
- Monitors signs of emotional and developmental issues in children and notifies parents, guardians, or authorities of concerns when necessary.
- Implements developmentally appropriate disciplinary measures to maintain control in the classroom and facility.
- Teaches children personal and healthy habits such as eating, resting, and personal hygiene.
- Cleans and sanitizes toys, furniture, and play equipment.
- Maintains records on individual children including daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Requirements and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of classroom procedures and management.
- Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with other teachers and colleagues .
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Experience with multiple ages of children (0 to 4) or specific experience with a specific age group (0 to 4).
Physical Requirements:
- Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly including indoor and outdoor areas.
- Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or two years of college preferred. CDA or degree in early childhood education highly preferred or significant experience (minimum of two years) in an early childhood program
- Must complete any training required by the school including maintaining First Aid & CPR certification.