2026-2027 Half Day Preschool Teacher

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Pre K TeacherDate Posted:3/31/2026Location:Rockwern AcademyDate Available:08/04/2026Closing Date:07/31/2026District:Rockwern AcademyRockwern Academy's Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) is looking for a part-time teacher to begin in August for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The hours are 7:45 AM - 12:45 PM Monday through Friday.Who are we? Rockwern Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school. Our mission is to expand minds, celebrate Judaism, nurture community, and commit to building a better world. An exceptional student-teacher ratio allows us to value each student as a true individual, discovering what gives them their inner spark. The school serves toddlers through eighth graders.Who are you? You are a nurturing educator who builds the foundation for lifelong learning through play-based learning and discovery. You transform core concepts like early literacy, number sense, and scientific wonder into engaging, hands-on experiences. Your classroom is a warm, nurturing space where social-emotional growth and Jewish joy are just as important as academic milestones. By tailoring your approach to each child's unique pace, you ensure every student feels seen and supported. You are a collaborative team player with colleagues and a partner to parents.Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree, preferably in education. Experience in preschool is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Judaism is not required, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. ObjectiveTo support Rockwern Academy's mission by providing a nurturing play-based education to children, maintaining open lines of communication with parents and other staff, and basing expectations, practice, and behavior on a high degree of professionalism. Reporting RelationshipThe position reports to the ECEC Director.ResponsibilitiesInstructionCreate and maintain a safe, organized, inviting classroom that reflects the teacher's mindfulness of students' physical, social, and intellectual development and needsPrepare and teach based on weekly lesson plans that follow the curriculum and Ohio state standards and support desired learning, adapting as appropriateManage classroom behavior in age-appropriate waysPrepare and maintain materials and supplies that enhance learningIndividualize instruction to meet the student's needsCommunicationSend weekly class-wide communication to parentsUpdate parents regularly through the school's chosen app (currently Brightwheel)At parent teacher conferences and as requested at other times, provide parents with an honest and caring assessment of their child's progress, challenges, and successesServe as an ambassador for Rockwern; alert administration of potential opportunities or difficultiesContribute, when asked, to our weekly e-newsletter and other communication or marketing vehiclesProfessionalismMaintain confidentialityTreat children, staff, and parents with respectAttend all required events; attend extra-curricular activities and school functions when possibleAssume responsibility for personal and professional developmentDemonstrate commitment to teamwork and collegiality by helping others and accepting suggestions for improvementBe on time for assigned duties and find a replacement when neededAdministrative DutiesMaintain complete, accurate, and understandable attendance and academic recordsComplete all needed reports and forms completely and accurately and submit them on timeCreate and maintain a thorough, current, and helpful substitute teacher packetSupervise children at all times, with particular care during fire, weather, and safety drills as well as on the playground and in the halls or cafeteria, even those who are not in one's classPerform essential functions of the position, which include the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and lift up to 35 poundsBenefitsWe are proud to offer paid time off (sick, personal, and holiday); long-term disability insurance; additional compensation beginning in the second year of service; and tuition reduction plans for employees who send their children to Rockwern. Other voluntary health and financial insurance options, legal and identity protection plans, and access to a group 403(b) retirement plan are also available.Attachment(s):Half Day Preschool Teacher