Early Childhood Educator - Toddlers

Early Childhood Educator

• Toddlers Gan Ilan Preschool, Temple Isaiah Lafayette, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Full-time $23
• $29 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Teamwork Early childhood education High school diploma or GED Education Toddler care

Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Job Description:

Toddler Teacher

• Summer Only Must be available June 4th
• July 31st, 2026 for our summer sessions. 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.

Qualifications:

12 or more units of Early Childhood Education courses and accompanying documentation of licensing approved coursework required 1 year experience working in a child care setting required BA or higher degree in education, child development, child psychology, or related field preferred 3 units in Infant/Toddler preferred Possesses knowledge and/or appreciation of Jewish traditions or willingness to learn more about Judaism at a developmentally appropriate level Essential Duties, including but not limited to: Directly 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 supportivemanner 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 fashion

Pay:

$23.00

• $29.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

12 units in ECE/Child Development, CDA, or permit (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lafayette, CA 94549 (Required)

Work Location:

In person