Infant Teacher

About the Opportunity: Our Infant Teacher works with infants 6 weeks through 18 months and collaborate with their Co-Teacher to create a safe and loving environment for our youngest learners.
Special focus is placed on nurturing each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
What you’ll be doing: Be responsive to each child’s individual needs and develop supportive relationships with families; Maintain accurate daily records and document children’s developmental progress and interest using Remini communication platform; Develop an emergent learning environment using the Creative Curriculum, Early Learning Foundations, and Sheva Center Framework; Provide care and active supervision to children and demonstrate an elevated level of responsiveness to needs as they arise maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for learning.
What you bring to the table: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field with at least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred; OR Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; OR CDA required Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood Education program required; Must be at least 21 years of age; Must be CPR & First Aid Certified.
What we offer: Pay rate: $15-18/hour (depending upon experience) PTO (including paid national & Jewish holidays, vacation and personal/sick time) Health & wellness benefits 401(k) matching contributions and JCC paid life and long- and short-term disability insurance JCC membership & discounts on programs and services Professional development opportunities Great culture, great teammates, great work environment Beautiful campus on 43 acres WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is fast-paced and the position requires high mobility, standing, walking, bending and sitting on the floor at the child’s level.
Must be able to lift and carry young children up to 50 pounds.