Location and Job Title:

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches
5221 Hood Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Principal Responsibilities:

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is looking to hire a dedicated Preschool Teacher for the Early Childhood Learning Center at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach, Florida.

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for working with the Lead Teacher in their assigned class of children in planning and implementing the curriculum, working with parents, and assessing the needs of individual children under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Director of Early Learning. The curriculum must meet the emotional, physical, cognitive & social needs for both the individual child and the group. Work is supervised by the Lead Teacher and Early Childhood Director on a limited basis, as necessary. Work schedule is generally full-time 30 - 40 hours during each work week Monday Friday during the months of August June each school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets each child in a warm and friendly manner;
• Provides and supervises activities which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child;
• Provides and maintains a neat, organized classroom, with a learning center focus ensuring classroom is set up prior to arrival and cleaned up after dismissal daily; take responsibility for upkeep of all educational equipment and materials;
• Attends to childrens play, engages in reflection and discussion about childrens growth and learning, respond to childrens play themes and developmental themes;
• Documents childrens play and learning, including daily reflections, journey binders, blog, newsletters and other vehicles implemented by the school;
• Reads each individual childs files in his/her class and is knowledgeable about their medical and developmental histories;
• Nurtures physical, spiritual, emotional, social, cognitive and literary growth and development of each child;
• Performs additional program duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher and Director according to the school and agency needs.
• Three (3) years experience in group education of children;
• Associate's Degree & 45 hour DCF training course in child care or the educational exemption granted by the training coordinating agencies, when applicable;
• Completes a minimum of ten (10) hour or one (1) CEU in-service training per year starting July 1st and ending June 30th each year;
• Meet Florida Department of Health requirements for teaching in an Early Childhood Learning Center;
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to acquire it;
• Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom;
• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work constructively with children and adults;
• Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire this knowledge through study;
• Ability to relate to young children and adults in an emotionally responsive manner;
• Be sensitive to individual childrens differences and needs, and be willing to adjust the program to meet those individual needs.
• WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN A JCC?
• Jewish Community Centers are multi-service community agencies that provide a wide array of programs, courses, and activities for people of all ages. In addition to stimulating and rewarding work, you'll enjoy a friendly family-like atmosphere that values your mental and physical well-being. JCC employees can use the on-site fitness facilities and take part in all of the programs available. Competitive salaries and generous holiday, vacation, and healthcare plans underscore your importance to the JCC. In a recent survey of JCC employee satisfaction, more than 90 percent of professionals reported enjoying their jobs!
  WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR JCC?
  
  Culture
  The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.
  
  Opportunities for growth
  Internal mobility is highly encouraged and fully supported.
  Benefits
  ? Health Benefits
  ? Life, ADD, Short Term Disability
  ? PTO: Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
  ? Staff Discount on our Programs
  OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
  The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years experience in group education of children;
• Associate's Degree & 45 hour DCF training course in child care or the educational exemption granted by the training coordinating agencies, when applicable;
• Completes a minimum of ten (10) hour or one (1) CEU in-service training per year starting July 1st and ending June 30th each year;
• Meet Florida Department of Health requirements for teaching in an Early Childhood Learning Center;
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to acquire it;
• Working knowledge of the growth and development of young children and ability to utilize this information in the classroom;
• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work constructively with children and adults;
• Judaic knowledge or willingness to acquire this knowledge through study;
• Ability to relate to young children and adults in an emotionally responsive manner;
• Be sensitive to individual childrens differences and needs, and be willing to adjust the program to meet those individual needs.

Salary:

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information:

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR JCC?

Culture
The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.

Opportunities for growth
Internal mobility is highly encouraged and fully supported.
Benefits
? Health Benefits
? Life, ADD, Short Term Disability
? PTO: Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
? Staff Discount on our Programs
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.