Full Time Non-Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center - Denver, CO 80246Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $20.50 - $26.75 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationThe Staenberg-Loup JCC Early Leaning School (ELS) is looking for Classroom Teachers who are not yet lead qualified, but working toward Lead Certification. In this position, you will work with your co-teacher to create a fun and safe environment while also incorporating excellent educational programming to assist in our childrens development and support a diversity of needs within the classroom. We are looking for Not-Lead Qualified Classroom Teachers who are knowledgeable and responsible to join our ELS team of 40+ teachers and the greater JCC community. At the JCC, we have a culture and environment of everyone welcome.
 
As a Not-Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher, you will develop, implement, and evaluate the preschool curriculum, and be responsible for providing a quality educational program that reflects the goals of our school in collaboration with your co-teacher. All Teachers will collaborate with colleagues, our Assistant Director of Education, Inclusion Specialist, and families to create lessons that guide childrens active engagement in classroom environments to work with groups of children, applying a constructivist approach to learning. The ELS will support your efforts to becoming Lead Qualified.
 
In addition to a high-level classroom experience, our students take advantage of swimming, tumbling, music, and art opportunities throughout our JCC, providing a well-rounded experience throughout their time at the J.
 
Employee Perks & Benefits:
At the ELS, and greater JCC, we care about the quality of our programs, our ability to provide excellent customer service, and the overall experience of our staff members. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We value our teachers and coordinate an engaging Professional Development week each year, offer year-round opportunities for professional development, as well as mentoring and coaching for all teachers. There are also growth opportunities within our ELS team.
 
As an employee of the greater JCC, you will have access to a number perks that include child discounts to our ELS as well as discounts across all JCC programs (engagement programs, tennis, fitness (massage, personal training, swim lessons, and pilates), theatre camp, day and overnight camp, after school enrichments), and monthly professional development opportunities. All full-time employees receive a family fitness membership which includes access to our pools. Our organization also offers addition benefits that are listed at the bottom of this posting.
 
We welcome both full-time and part-time Not-Lead Qualified Classroom Teacher candidate applications. There are discounts and perks available for our part-time staff as well.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Curriculum

Create, manage, and participate in various learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives
Ensure all Colorado State Licensing standards are in compliance and upheld in your classroom as well as shared spaces with your Lead Qualified co-teacher
Ensure all curriculum is deemed safe per Colorado State Licensing Standards for preschools
Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children your classroom
Nurture the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child
Document the learning and experiences of the children to be shared with families and the community, through weekly blog posts and instillations surrounding the classroom
Plan and implement a daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and school values with your teaching team
Provide support for all ELS classrooms and co-teachers, as assigned

Administrative & Classroom

Maintain a cheerful, nurturing healthy, safe and clean classroom environment
Maintain attendance and injury records
Maintain storage, organization, and cleanliness of classroom equipment and materials
Ensure the maintenance of a clean classroom

Communication & Community

Communicate regularly with Administrative team for classroom challenges as well as all concerns regarding a childs progress
Participate in regular staff meetings and professional development
Participate in School social and family education programs
Monitor growth and development of each child and communicate progress and/or concerns with parents and Director
Communicate regularly with parents
Hold parent conferences as needed/requested
Attend school-wide and class events such as picnics, parties, parent meetings and other special events
Work with the teaching team on problem solving classroom and school challenges as needed

Professional Development

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