Preschool Teacher - Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Scottsdale, AZ
About the Job
We are a Jewish, play-based preschool in search of dynamic teachers who would like to join our amazing team of educators. The right candidate will be energetic, enjoy working with children in a classroom setting, be a positive role model promoting positivity among students and staff, and have a passion for early childhood development.
This role promotes and nurtures the education of students birth to age five by using child observation to inform lesson planning and goal setting. The individual creates a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of students, while partnering with parents and engaging in open communication.
This is a full-time position.
BENEFITS
Insurance [Medical, Dental and Vision]
Paid Leave [Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days]
Retirement [401k]
State of the art gym and fitness center on site. Membership included for all employees. Full time employees get complimentary membership for the whole family.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicates with parents about behavior, needs, daily activities, academic skills, and social acclimation of children.
Creates age-appropriate lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities and expectations that address learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems and student specific goals.
Creates customized classroom activities by providing differentiated small and large group instruction.
Establishes classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Maintains accurate, complete and legible documentation.
Participates in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent- teacher conferences.
Works alongside parents and the administration in seeking solutions and resolutions to challenging behavior via formal and informal communication methods.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to kneel, crouch, stand, walk, lift and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time. Employees may also be subject to body fluids and odors.
QUALITIES
Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Be responsible, reliable and punctual
Excellent organizational skills
Implement positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Positively accept directions and suggestions
Proficient in writing and interpersonal skills
Promote positive interactions with colleagues, parents and students
SCHEDULE
Full - Time | Monday - Friday
Lunch break can be taken on or off premises
WORKING CONDITIONS / LOCATION
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
SAFETY
MUST PRACTICE AND PROMOTE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES