Job Description
Kehillah school values it's employees and celebrates the unique qualities they bring to the classroom. We are a community of early childhood educators that put children and families first.
- A teacher at Kehillah is part of a school theme to build a Kehillah K’doshah; a sacred community and is a member of a rich school team that has a positive attitude, respects, and embraces individuality, cultural, religious, and racial differences with children, families, and staff.
- Will establish educational goals and develop both a secular and reform Jewish curriculum with the Education Director.
Core Knowledge:
· Child development
· OCFS child day care licensing regulations
· NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
· NY Early Learning and Development Standards
· Lesson Planning and environment arrangement as related to developmentally appropriate practice
· Observation, documentation, assessment and reporting of child progress
· Must have strong communication skills
· Must have strong written and verbal skills
Responsibilities:
A teacher will perform the following duties in accordance with the policies of Kehillah, OCFS licensing regulations, and as requested by the center director/administration:
· Adhere to a designated work schedule and classroom assignment that complies with expectations for punctuality, preparedness, absenteeism, and requests for time off
· Plan, arrange, and maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment that is conducive to quality care and education
· Plan and implement curriculum- including lesson plans, schedules, activities, and environments that meet OCFS regulations, developmentally appropriate practices, and NY Early Learning and Development Standards
· Observe, document, assess and report the progress of children in meeting the performance standards
· Ensure the health, safety, and security of individual children at all times through careful supervision, regular interactions, attention to custodial care needs and routines
· Demonstrate a positive attitude toward and willingness to cooperate with parents through regular and constructive communication, response to concerns and requests, individual communication at greetings and departure, welcoming of parents to center events and activities and participation in parent conferences as necessary
· Participate in and complete required annual professional development
· Work cooperatively and constructively with all program staff to address the needs of children and the development of quality within the program
· Keep all communication with staff, parents, and within the community professional and respectful of confidentiality
· Keep accurate documentation of behavior, development, progress, health, illness/injury, or evidence of child neglect/abuse and make related reports in a timely manner
· Participate in all scheduled center and community events as requested and compensated such as staff meetings, open house and other family activities, in-service trainings, marketing, and promotional activities
· All other duties as assigned by the center director and/or administration Job description
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID vaccine is mandatory
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid Vaccine Mandatory
Mask Optional
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Rochelle, NY 10804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated against covid-19?
Experience:
- Infant care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location