Toddler Teacher

Alef Academy is a Reggio-inspired Jewish preschool located in Central Park (formerly Stapleton). We provide a creative and progressive environment where children’s natural curiosity is valued and nurtured. Guided by Jewish values, our curriculum and culture emphasize kindness, respect, compassion, and responsibility. We believe each child is unique and capable, and we encourage learning through exploration, investigation, and meaningful relationships with teachers, peers, family, and community.

Alef Academy is seeking dedicated educators to join our year-round early childhood program. Our community is rooted in Jewish values, but we are inclusive of all backgrounds. Families and staff of many different faiths, cultures, and traditions are part of our school, and we are united in our commitment to nurturing young children through play-based learning in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years classroom teaching experience in a toddler or preschool setting (not only daycare experience).
• Previous Montessori or Reggio Emilia training/experience strongly preferred.
• ECE (Early Childhood Education) certification, or willingness to obtain one.
• Enthusiastic, creative, warm, and loving personality with a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a team-player mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement engaging, Reggio-inspired learning activities for toddlers.
• All of our teaching team members share a commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Partnering with families to build strong school-to-home connections
• Collaborating with fellow teachers and administrators to foster a positive team environment
• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom space.

If you are excited to help young children learn and grow while working in a diverse and supportive community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career at Alef Academy.