Summer Sessions Early Childhood Educator - Toddlers through TK

Job Description: Summer Program Early Childhood Educator Are you available June 4th- July 31st and have child development coursework? Check out this summer job at Gan Ilan!Gan Ilan Preschool at Temple Isaiah is a play- and project-based, emergent curriculum preschool rooted in Jewish traditions. Gan Ilan "Garden of Trees" serves children ages 18 months-6 years old. This position is in the "toddler option" of our preschool, providing care to children 18 months - 3 years of age. We believe strongly in the importance of fostering independence and inquiry, creating intentional environments, engaging in outdoor learning, facilitating social-emotional development, and respecting the child and the family. Our Early Childhood Educators provide high quality education to our young students and a welcoming, supportive environment for their families as well.ResponsibilitiesDirectly teach and care for children, ages 18 months and older, during our school program 8am-5pm Prepare, plan, and curate spaces, activities, and routines Work in collaboration with a classroom team of teachers and the entire school team Provide weekly documentation in the form of photos and reflective/explanatory writing for parents Ability to follow Community Care Licensing regulations and school policies to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for all students and staff Communicate with parents about children’s activities, needs, interests, etc. in a respectful, child supportive manner Communicate with Gan Ilan and Temple Isaiah staff, including the Director of Early Childhood Education, regarding children and programmatic needs, issues, etc. in a timely fashionQualifications12 or more units of Early Childhood Education courses and accompanying documentation of licensing approved coursework required 3 units in Infant/Toddler required 1 year experience working in a child care setting or internship required BA or higher degree in education, child development, child psychology, or related field preferred