Location and Job Title:

Preschool Teacher
Valley Jewish Community Center
18017 Chatsworth St.
#217
Granada Hills CA, CA 91344

Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare children for kindergarten by introducing concepts they will explore further in kindergarten and elementary school
• Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and the subject matter
• Plan and carry out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills
• Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring problems to the attention of parents
• Keep records of the students' progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed about their child's development
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children
• Ensure that the classroom is aesthetically attractive so that students enjoy their surroundings while learning lessons
• Ensure development of positive relationships with children with a view to promoting self-esteem and self-discipline
• Observe each child to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate individual learning and growth

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hebrew speaker preferred
• 24 semester units of coursework in early childhood education or childhood development including Child/Human Growth and Development; Child Family, and Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum and 16 General Education courses
• 12 units in chosen School-Age and core courses, which include supervised Field Experience
• Possession of a CDA credential may be used as 9 semester unit credits

OR

• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Complete 3 semester units of supervised experience
• Hebrew speaker preferred

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

Valley Jewish Community Center ("VJCC") serves a diverse Jewish population, and beyond, by offering programs to bring the community together in cultural, educational, social and recreational activities. VJCC is a "Jewish Community Center Without Walls" dedicated to building a vibrant, better educated, more active, more inclusive and more committed Jewish community in the San Fernando Valley. VJCC promotes Jewish values and offers a welcoming environment where people can connect with one another with lasting relationships to enhance their lives. We are proud of our quality programs for seniors, adults, and teens as well as our Montessori preschool. In response to the current need to curtail in-person events, we offer virtual lectures, travels to distant shores, musical theatre, concerts, and a book festival.