Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher

What do benefits, membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, up to 20 paid holidays, PTO and working at the JCC have in common? Read below to find out! Pay Range: $26-29/hour About the OFJCC: The Palo Alto JCC is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Our diverse and passionate staff of 250+ collaborate to make our 8.5-acre campus a truly special place for the nearly 25,000 visitors every week. Join us! Visit www.paloaltojcc.org. About the Leslie Family Preschool: As a Preschool Teacher at the OFJCC Leslie Family Preschool you will create and implement programs and promote learning in a licensed, Reggio -inspired, play based, constructivist preschool program serving children ages 18 months to 5 years in accordance with our guiding principles and values. Why work for us? Our community. Our educators, staff, families and children... everyone needs a community to hold them up and share joy. Ours is incredibleOur campus. It's amazing... 14 relatively new classrooms, four spacious and creative play yards, TWO full and bountiful gardens AND an orchard!Our team. 60 talented and committed educators including a gardening, outdoor classroom, movement and music specialist all on staff full time. Learn with the bestOur ratios. Lower ratios and more supportOur organization. We are a mission based, non-profit and exist to enhance the lives of our community. Feels pretty darn good to work hereOur benefits. Competitive salary; professional development; health/dental/vision; 403B; approx. 4 weeks paid vacation AND holiday pay (secular and Jewish holidays); full fitness membership; tuition assistance. We'll take care of you Who are you? 12 or more ECE units (AA and/or BA degree in ECE or related field & teacher permit preferred) We will continue to learn togetherAt least 1 year of experience working with children in a licensed child care/educational environmentKnowledge of Constructivist/Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching and learning desirableFlexible and enthusiastic. Love what you do... seriously, like REALLY love itFriendly, warm and nurturing. Be a nice person & work well in a teamHave some other interesting interests or skills... cooking, dancing, music, woodworking, juggling, origami, etc. What can we learn from YOU?Write well and be comfortable speaking to parents...both when its easy AND when it's not so easyThink teachers are heroes and children will save the worldComparable experience and willingness to enroll in ECE classes will be considered Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & Date rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting “Stop”. Powered by JazzHR wwQyHzgcQ6