Early Childhood Lead Teacher Temple Rodef Shalom Falls Church, VA Job Details Part-time $25,000 - $25,600 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word High school diploma or GED Working with students Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER LEAD TEACHER

Location:

Temple Rodef Shalom Reports to:

Early Childhood Center Director Status:

Part-time, Exempt Expected Hours:

Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Classroom time

Salary and Benefits :

$25,000-$25,600 annually, paid time off, employee discount, access to retirement plan

About Us:

Temple Rodef Shalom is a Reform Jewish Congregation located in the Northern Virginia suburbs just outside Washington, DC. Since our founding in 1962, we have grown into the largest Jewish congregation in Virginia, serving over 1,800 households. We are bustling with activity, serving nearly 200 families in our Early Childhood Center, nearly 800 students in our Religious School and hundreds of people who walk through our doors to pray, sing, learn, connect, and mark life cycle moments. Temple Rodef Shalom Early Childhood Center has been a leading educational institution in the area, having served the congregation and the larger community for more than 50 years. Lead teachers manage a classroom of up to 14 students and are responsible for implementing a play-based curriculum, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safe environment, as well as supervising the assistant teachers (up to 2). Lead teachers in Virginia are considered "learned professionals" and are expected to bring a level of passion, expertise and professionalism to their work.

About You:

You enjoy creating a supportive and joyful learning environment for children and their families, treating each child with dignity and respect and considering each child's individual needs. You are reliable and committed to the values of our educational philosophy, enjoying the flexibility each day provides in a play-based learning environment. You are able to adapt to program or schedule changes and willing to doing different tasks as needed, ensuring smooth transitions for students and a seamless classroom experience. You take the responsibility of caring for young children seriously, maintaining a high level of professionalism in your interactions with students, their families and your colleagues. You are a learner yourself, excited to expand your skills, and responsive to feedback from the Director to grow and improve. You are open to and embrace working in a Jewish setting where traditions and holidays are celebrated.

Essential Responsibilities:

To establish and maintain a safe, healthy and orderly learning environment Designs thoughtful and appropriate room arrangement and decor Ensures the required teacher/student ratio is maintained at all times Manages emergency supplies (medications, first aid, and emergency forms), walkie-talkies, room keys and other safety items To advance physical and intellectual competence Creates a range of activities and a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities Uses equipment for indoor and outdoor play that promotes children's physical development Provides an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children\ Plans and implements experiences that promote language and literacy development through play Plans and implements Judaic and Israel curriculum To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance Provides a range of creative and expressive activities that develop self-esteem and social skills Uses positive guidance techniques and establishes routines with smooth transitions Encourages children to be independent, think creatively, solve problems, and to respect themselves and others To establish positive, productive and professional relationships with families Relates information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages Promotes communication with parents through conferences, emails, and phone calls Invites parents to participate in the program in a variety of ways To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs Supervises and evaluates assistant teachers working in the classroom Maintains records as required by the school (attendance records, accident reports, etc.) Informally assesses children's needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis Communicates regularly with Director and Education Specialist about classroom management and issues that arise To maintain a commitment to professionalism Promotes the school philosophy and educational objectives Participates in faculty meetings, workshops, and professional development provided by school Maintains strict confidentiality concerning children and their families. Communicates professionally in person and in writing, with both parents and colleagues Other duties may be assigned by the ECC Director on an as-needed basis. Other Required Qualifications Must fulfill the minimum requirements put forth by the Department of Social Services of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be a program leader 6 months of supervised classroom time, or one-year early childhood certification that consists of 30 hours, or a teaching diploma Must be comfortable with technology including Microsoft Word, and email Must understand and be comfortable teaching about Israel, Jewish holidays, and Jewish culture Personal Qualities Must be physically able to stand for extended periods of time Must be able to engage fully with children in a range of activities: walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and sitting on the floor Education and Experience High school diploma required CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred) Experience working with children Must be willing to complete a 90-hour Child Care Certification within 2 years of hire if degree is needed Temple Rodef Shalom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment. The Temple does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$25,000.00 - $25,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Working with pre-school aged children: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Falls Church, VA 22043 (Required)

Work Location:

In person