Lead Preschool Teacher

Temple Beth Sholom preschool in San Leandro is a well-renowned, and beloved Jewish preschool program, with a rare opening for a teaching position. We are seeking a special, dynamic, engaging, loving, solution-oriented, team player of a preschool teacher to join our team. Our school is a true community and we encourage ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will have experience in play-based, and inquiry based pedagogy and will be ready to model best practices as a classroom instructor. An understanding of responsive caregiving and modeling social emotional skills is a must. Passion for nature and climate action a plus. Musical skills a plus!

At least 24 ECE units are required for this position.

The successful candidate demonstrates:

A clear knowledge of child growth and development and various learning modalities.

Ability to work positively and respectfully with young children, manage a classroom of 12-20 students.

Lesson planning for your classroom- both indoors and outside, with a balance between child-initiated and teacher directed activities. Incorporate small group and individual activities with whole group instruction.

Support all aspects of the whole child by focusing on language, cognitive skills, physical skills and social-emotional development in an inquiry-based educational model.

Cooperatively maintain an orderly and attractive environment conducive to the healthy growth, and development of the child.

Relate sensitively to children from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Work supportively and communicate effectively and respectfully with a team of teachers.

Ensure positive communication with parents on a daily basis. Hold parent conferences concerning the growth and development of the child.

Participate, as requested, in staff and parent meetings, in-service education and conferences.

Maintain required reports and records.

Understanding of Community Care Licensing Regulations.

Commitment to compliance with any required health and safety measures required by legal and health authorities.

Perform other duties as requested by the Preschool Director, or the Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors

Minimum Requirements:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Holds a BA degree in ECE or relevant field
-2 years teaching experience
-12 ECE units or Child Development Associate Permit- Site Permit preferred
-Familiarity with Jewish practices and customs a plus
-CPR & First Aid Certification
-Negative TB test
-Criminal background clearance
-Physical requirements
-Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. computer keyboards, filing, etc.)
-Standing, sitting, or walking for significant periods of time
-Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate
-Stooping or kneeling (e.g. to access lower shelves, attend to children, pick items up off the floor, etc.)
-Lifting and carrying light loads up to 40 lbs.
-Reaching (e.g. reaching to upper shelves, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 5 years (Preferred)
• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person