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Judaic Preschool Aftercare Enrichment Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$40,759 / year median in New Jersey
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Temple B'nai Or, a thriving and growing Reform synagogue in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a warm, creative, and energetic Jewish teacher to lead a pilot, daily aftercare program (3:45 - 5:45 p.m.) for preschool-aged children using art as a hands-on approach to Jewish learning. The Pre-School of Temple B'nai Or has been in existence since 1966 and is known for its outstanding standard of excellence. The Pre-School is also a proud partner of the Morris School District Universal Preschool Program. This is a Monday to Friday position for 2 hours in the afternoon plus one Friday program per month till 6:30 p.m. Responsibilities Plan and lead joyful, engaging, art-based afterschool program for young children Use hands on crafts, movement, and drama to enhance learning Create a warm, nurturing, and joyful classroom environment Encourage creativity, curiosity, and positive social interaction Maintain classroom organization and supervision during program hours Build relationships with students and families Plan the curriculum to feed into the monthly Shabbat experience/Torah Explorers B'Yachad Participate in training program for this new curriculum Qualifications Experience working with preschool-aged children Experience in childcare, summer camp or preschool program Background in Jewish education or strong knowledge of Judaics Passion for theater art, creativity, and hands-on teaching Warm, patient, and dependable personality Must have permission to work in the US Background check is required.