Toddler Teacher - Summer Session

Job Description:  Summer Program Toddler Teacher

Are you available June 4th- July 31st and have child development coursework? Check out this summer job at Gan Ilan!

Gan Ilan Preschool at Temple Isaiah is a play- and project-based, emergent curriculum preschool rooted in Jewish traditions. Gan Ilan "Garden of Trees" serves children ages 18 months-6 years old. This position is in the "toddler option" of our preschool, providing care to children 18 months - 3 years of age. We believe strongly in the importance of fostering independence and inquiry, creating intentional environments, engaging in outdoor learning, facilitating social-emotional development, and respecting the child and the family. Our Early Childhood Educators provide high quality education to our young students and a welcoming, supportive environment for their families as well.

Qualifications

• 12 or more units of Early Childhood Education courses and accompanying documentation of licensing approved coursework required

• 3 units in Infant/Toddler required

• 1 year experience working in a child care setting or internship required

• BA or higher degree in education, child development, child psychology, or related field preferred

Candidate Characteristics and Experience

•  Passion for early childhood education and child development

•  Enthusiasm for working respectfully and collaboratively with children, families, and staff members

•  Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and both written and oral communication skills

• Ability to closely follow health and safety protocol

Essential Duties, including but not limited to:

• Directly teach and care for children, ages 18 months and older, during our school program 8am-5pm

• Prepare, plan, and curate spaces, activities, and routines

• Work in collaboration with a classroom team of teachers and the entire school team

• Provide weekly documentation in the form of photos and reflective/explanatory writing for parents

• Ability to follow Community Care Licensing regulations and school policies to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for all students and staff

• Communicate with parents about children’s activities, needs, interests, etc. in a respectful, child supportive manner

• Communicate with Gan Ilan and Temple Isaiah staff, including the Director of Early Childhood Education, regarding children and programmatic needs, issues, etc. in a timely fashion