Preschool Teaching Positions

Teacher = $28.88 - $31.23

Associate Teacher = $24.55 - $25.93

Assistant Teacher = $21.95 - $23.28

 

The JCCSF is seeking experienced and enthusiastic early childhood educators to join our outstanding team at each of our three preschools. Teaching team members are hired at different levels based on experience and education, with opportunities to move upward over their tenure here. Staff work in teams leading children ages 2-5 years old in a play-based setting inspired by the values of Reggio-Emilia and Jewish learning. Perks of working here include free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness center, excellent benefits, generous paid time off, and more!

 

Our vision is to be an innovative early childhood education program where children, families and educators collaborate to create enriched learning experiences. Our students delight in discovering an early love of learning. 

 

Teacher 

• Collaborates with Lead Teacher and classroom teaching team to prepare and implement appropriate and engaging curriculum.  


• Ensures that the environment is set up appropriately and effectively and is kept organized. 


• Writes documentation and parent communication 

• BA degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred


• Minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses; 24 units preferred. Applicants with fewer than 12 units are encouraged to apply for our Assistant position.  


• Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience in a Reggio-inspired and/or Jewish preschool  


• Proficiency with verbal and written communication and technology  

 Associate Teacher

• Collaborate with classroom teaching team to prepare and implement an appropriate and engaging curriculum and environment.   


• Ensures that the environment is set up appropriately and effectively and is kept organized. 


• Helps write documentation and parent communication.  

• AA degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred 


• A minimum of 12 units in Early Childhood Education including core courses. Applicants with less than 12 units are encouraged to apply for our Assistant position. 


• One-year experience in a preschool classroom 


• Proficiency with verbal and written communication and technology  

Assistant Teacher 

• Supports classroom teaching team and contributes to the classroom as required by classroom team.  

• AA degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred 


• A minimum of 6 ECE units in Early Childhood Education in courses designated in the following areas: Child Development, Child, Family and Community, ECE Curriculum, ECE Programs. Assistants must commit to completing 12 ECE units by the end of their first year of employment.  

• 100 hours of on-site professional development provided each year


• Free membership to JCCSF gym


• 50% off many other activities at the JCCSF


• Family discounts on preschool, camp, swim lessons, and more


• Full medical, dental and vision insurance


• Voluntary benefits, including FSA, supplemental plans, transit, legal plans


• 403(b) retirement benefits


• Generous paid time off, including vacation and holiday days


• Reimbursement for ECE courses


• Child Development Permit renewal and application provided


• Opportunities for leadership and upward career mobility

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in order to perform duties such as lifting cots, and helping children up the changing table 


• 50% of job is done standing up 


• 50% of job is working outside during most all-weather conditions 


• All teachers are expected to be able to go on neighborhood walks spontaneously or planned for lengths up to 2 miles round trip and lasting up to 2 hours.  


• Teachers must be able to squat or kneel at the children’s level


• Teachers must be able to move quickly around the classroom or outdoor environment to safely supervise children 

Benefited, non-exempt, collective bargaining position

 

Teacher, Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher

 

40 hours/week, Monday – Friday