Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher(s)

Are you passionate about teaching young children? Would you love a work environment that is positive and energetic? A place where your time, enthusiasm, and skills are appreciated? The Early Learning Center at the Springfield JCC is now hiring full-time Infant/Toddler Teachers. Our classrooms are developmentally appropriate learning environments that align with the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations. Applicants from all faiths are invited to applyRate: $21.50-$24.25/hr – Dependent upon MA EEC certifications & experienceFull-time Employee benefits include:Complimentary JCC Family Membership (includes gym membership)JCC program discounts (includes child care and summer camp)Professional Development opportunities, including support for further certificationUp to 21 paid holidays per calendar year (includes Jewish and national holidays)403B retirement plan with employer sponsorshipLife insurance, Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee's child until 2.9 years of age enrollment in the ELC at 33% discount, over 2.9 years of age is free, free summer campPrimary Responsibilities:Using knowledge of child development and learning in context to create a caring community of learners that is centered on the childrenEngaging in reciprocal partnerships with families/caretakers and fostering community connectionsObserving, documenting, and assessing children's development and learningTeaching to enhance each child's development and learningUnderstanding and using content areas to plan and implement an engaging curriculum designed to meet goals that are important and meaningful for children, families, and the community in the present as well as the futureMaking decisions as an early childhood professional that exemplify ethical, intentional, and reflective judgment and practice