Preschool Teacher
Alperjcc
·May 3, 2024
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Join Our Team at Alper JCC Miami Early Learning Center - Teaching Position Available
Are you passionate about fostering a nurturing environment that embraces children's curiosity and individuality? Alper JCC Miami Early Learning Center invites dedicated educators to become part of our team.
Position: Preschool Teacher
About Us:
At Alper JCC Miami, our Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Preschool program is guided by a philosophy that values exploration, discovery, and play as integral to children's growth. We believe in cultivating a supportive and caring environment that celebrates each child's uniqueness while fostering empathy. Our approach encourages children to question, understand their world, and develop lifelong values. Key to our curriculum is placing the child as the protagonist of their own learning journey. We prioritize connecting learning standards with each child's individual interests to create meaningful experiences in the classroom.
What We Offer:
Are you passionate about fostering a nurturing environment that embraces children's curiosity and individuality? Alper JCC Miami Early Learning Center invites dedicated educators to become part of our team.
Position: Preschool Teacher
About Us:
At Alper JCC Miami, our Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Preschool program is guided by a philosophy that values exploration, discovery, and play as integral to children's growth. We believe in cultivating a supportive and caring environment that celebrates each child's uniqueness while fostering empathy. Our approach encourages children to question, understand their world, and develop lifelong values. Key to our curriculum is placing the child as the protagonist of their own learning journey. We prioritize connecting learning standards with each child's individual interests to create meaningful experiences in the classroom.
What We Offer:
- Long term disability insurance and lifetime insurance fully paid by the employer.
- Employee discount for childcare services.
- 403b retirement program with employer match program.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including dental, vision, and health insurance (with a significant portion covered by the employer).
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Paid holiday's.
Our Philosophy:
For true learning to thrive, experiences must be meaningful to children. Following John Dewey's words, "Education is not preparation for life. Education is life." Our curriculum is designed to be negotiated, child-originated, and teacher-framed. We believe in creating an educational environment where children actively engage, making connections between their interests and learning standards.
Responsibilities:
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning.
- Develop lesson plans that align with our philosophy and support children's interests.
- Implement child-originated learning experiences and support children's curiosity.
- Collaborate with parents and fellow educators to ensure the holistic development of each child.
Qualifications:
- Experience in the Reggio Emilia approach is a plus
- A.A. degree or higher in ECE/Child Development, or equivalent ECE credit hours combined with relevant childcare experience.
- CDA or CCP with experience in a licensed childcare setting.
Join Our Team:
If you're committed to empowering children through meaningful learning experiences and resonate with our educational philosophy, we invite you to apply! To be considered, please submit your resume highlighting your passion for early childhood education.
At Alper JCC Miami Early Learning Center, we believe in empowering children to be the architects of their learning journey. Join us in creating a vibrant educational space where every child's curiosity is celebrated and valued.