Infant Teacher

Ahava Early Learning Center is Hiring

Ahava ELC is a child-centered learning space in Northwest Atlanta. Our Jewish school is dedicated to fostering the physical, emotional, social, cognitive and creative growth of young children. Our Reggio-inspired environment is spacious and filled with natural light. We are open five days a week, year-round, serving our community by providing high quality care for children through a strong commitment to learning through play. We believe that children’s social and emotional growth and readiness for learning is fostered when children are viewed through a lens of respect and competence. Children are given opportunities through our mixed-ages environment and small classroom ratios, for multi-sensory engagement and collaboration
We are a school invested in growing and building a strong connection to the community. If you are a dedicated team player, willing to collaborate and to work towards a shared vision of excellence in early childhood, we invite you to contact us.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field preferred. CDA/AA/TCC/TCD in ECE also considered. 
• Minimum of two years of experience working with groups of children in a classroom environment
• Experience with a Reggio-Emilia inspired approach
• Experience with a RIE approach to Infant care
• Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions or willingness to learn the basics

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and children
• Working knowledge and comfort level with basic computer skills
• Professionalism in the workplace, including a positive attitude and the ability to work as part a team
• Flexibility in the workplace

• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Experience developing age appropriate plans and tracking children’s progress
• Philosophy that encourages children to take risks and develop strong problem-solving skills
• Strong observation skills needed to guide curricular decisions
• Demonstrated awareness of different developmental stages of infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children
• Effective use of methods and positive language for supporting children’s social and emotional growth

• Strong group management skills
• Responsive and calm demeanor with young children
• Strong sense of order and ability to maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-organized classroom environment
• Ability to actively supervise children, follow protocols for ensuring safety of children
• Capable of exercising good judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Reliability and adherence to daily schedule
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning through reading, workshops, meetings, and more
• Physical capabilities to perform the job (includes lifting, running, sitting on the floor, crouching, kneeling, getting up from a sitting position, standing for long periods of time)

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • Accrue up to 12 PTO days per year, with the opportunity to earn additional days based on years of service.
  • Paid time off for select Jewish holidays and select federal holidays
  • Paid time off for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks.
• Health Insurance:
  • Comprehensive health insurance plan through Anthem with significant savings for employee-only plans
• Paid Breaks and Meals:
  • Paid 30-minute lunch break during an 8-hour workday.
  • Free lunch and coffee provided daily.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Enjoy discounted tuition for your children at the school.
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Dedicated planning time, team meeting time, and non-classroom time during work hours.
  • Efforts to protect your personal time, minimizing the need to work outside of regular hours.
• Additional Perks:
  • Complimentary membership to Ahavath Achim Synagogue available.