Preschool Teachers & Associate/Assistant Teachers

The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco draws on the rich resources of thousands of years of Jewish civilization to create delightful experiences that help individuals and families of every description to live lives of purpose and meaning. Tens of thousands of people come through our doors each year to engage in lifelong learning, express themselves creatively, work toward holistic wellbeing and gather for celebration and connection. We have three preschools, afterschool and summer programs for youth through high school, a renowned artist and lecture series, a state-of-the-art fitness center, health programs for older adults, and events for all occasions. We have a staff of hundreds of friendly, dedicated, thoughtful and fun individuals, and we are in an exciting growth phase with our fundraising team.

The JCCSF Early Childhood Education Program is now hiring!

We seek dedicated and creative early childhood educators to be a part of our renowned preschools that are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and guided by Jewish culture and values.

Our dynamic team of educators enjoy the following benefits:

• Outstanding classroom environments, materials, and outdoor play and nature spaces
• Collaborative team approach including team and staff meetings
• Specialists who support Jewish content, music, visual arts and materials exploration, nature and environmental learning, and curriculum development to enhance ongoing projects and interest studies
• Engaging professional development opportunities including two all staff conferences per year with local and national experts, and opportunities to attend local and national conferences
• Supportive Parent’s Committees that provide special enhancements for teachers including holiday and end-of-the-year events, special lunches, and coordination and support for children and family-wide celebrations
• Competitive salaries and generous benefits package including tuition reimbursement, reimbursement for new or renewed California Teacher’s Credential, free JCCSF gym membership, discounts to JCCSF Art & Ideas events, classes, and more
• Positions are 32.5 hours – 40 hours per week with year-round employment options

Teachers

• BA in ECE or related field with 24 ECE credits
• Minimum of 2 years’ early childhood classroom experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Assistant and Associate Teachers

• BA or be enrolled in a university program leading to a BA, minimum of 6 ECE credits
• Experience with young children preferred including child care, preschool, or summer camp