Associate Teacher - Early Childhood $17/hour

WHO WE ARE

The Mayerson JCC connects people so that they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community. The JCC helps to foster social connections between its members and guests alike, bringing people together through a wide variety of programs and events. With an expansive fitness center, highly regarded early childhood school and senior center, arts and cultural events offered throughout the year, and classes for every age, the JCC connects, enriches, and inspires over 27,000 visitors per month. The JCC welcomes and engages everyone, regardless of race, religion, or ability.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Teacher, working with children 6 weeks to 5 years old, will be responsible for providing an environment that is positive, individualized, and cohesive to learning and encourages fun through play and exploration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement curriculum and activities which promote stimulation, learning, and fun.
• Create a warm, fun and nurturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
• Participate in all activities with children.
• Assist with activity planning and preparation of materials and supplies for daily use.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Update portfolios and provide support when needed.
• Verify that parents are receiving correct information.
• Foster positive communication with parents through in-person conversation and/or email.
• Exhibit good judgment, maturity, and stability.
• Assist in any classroom in order to be in ratio when needed.
• Be highly mobile and physically able to easily engage in activities like standing for long periods, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.
• Offer support to the classroom teachers during the lunch time hour.
• Provide customer-oriented service at all times by responding quickly to needs, smiling, being approachable and meeting commitments.
• Support the goals and values of the Mayerson JCC and ECS.
• Remain flexible in rapidly changing environment.
• Pay $17/hour

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and ExperienceA degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent a plus.
• Per licensing requirements by the State of Ohio, this position does require MMR and T-Dap vaccination and/or proof of having received them.

Maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications; Communicable Disease Training and Child Abuse Training.Keep abreast of current research and practices in early childhood education, and attend related trainings, workshops, and conferences.Attend mandatory professional development sessions, teacher meetings and family events.Versed with various educational areas such as music, art, science, literacy, mathematics, language development and physical development.Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

• Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• ScheduleMonday-Friday

Year-Round

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• I acknowledge that I reviewed, and am aware of the MMR and T-Dap vaccine requirements of this role, which are required by the State of Ohio for the Mayerson JCC’s childcare licensure

Ability to Commute:

• Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Required)

Work Location: In person