InfantToddlerPreschool Teacher

Are you passionate about teaching young children Would you love a work

environment that is positive and energetic A place where your time enthusiasm and

skills are appreciated The Early Learning Center at the Springfield JCC is now hiring

full-time Infant/Toddler Teachers. Our classrooms are developmentally appropriate

learning environments that align with the National Association for the Education of

Young Children standards and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and

Care (EEC) regulations. Applicants from all faiths are invited to apply

Rate: $21.50-$24.25/hr Dependent upon MA EEC certifications & experience

Full-time Employee benefits include:

Complimentary JCC Family Membership (includes gym membership)

JCC program discounts (includes child care and summer camp)

Professional Development opportunities including support for further certification

Up to 21 paid holidays per calendar year (includes Jewish and national holidays)

403B retirement plan with employer sponsorship

Life insurance Health Dental and Vision Insurance

Employees child until 2.9 years of age enrollment in the ELC at 33% discount over

2.9 years of age is free free summer camp

Primary Responsibilities:

Using knowledge of child development and learning in context to create a caring

community of learners that is centered on the children

Engaging in reciprocal partnerships with families/caretakers and fostering

community connections

Observing documenting and assessing childrens development and learning

Teaching to enhance each childs development and learning

Understanding and using content areas to plan and implement an engaging

curriculum designed to meet goals that are important and meaningful for children

families and the community in the present as well as the future

Making decisions as an early childhood professional that exemplify ethical

intentional and reflective judgment and practice