Part Time Teacher

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Bertha Alyce Academy - Houston, TX

Position Type:
Part Time

Job Shift: Day

The Bertha Alyce Early Childhood Academy of the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC seeks a Part Time Teacher to work in our year‑round (June–May) progressive program. The teacher is responsible for the care and education of children as part of a teaching team. We have a welcoming culture founded on the ethics and values of Judaism. You are joining a team dedicated to building an exemplary school that is a leader in the Houston community.

• Promote healthy eating practices.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Post necessary information to ensure the safety and well‑being of the children.
• Maintain an orderly learning environment.

• Provide a balance between child‑initiated and teacher‑initiated activities.
• Provides balance between quiet and active learning activities.
• Use equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promote children’s physical development.
• Implement experiences that support a child’s intellectual development.

• Implement hands‑on activities that develop positive self‑esteem and self‑image.
• Implement hands‑on activities that develop social skills and encourage peer interactions.
• Implement culturally diverse experiences.
• Use and promote positive guidance techniques.
• Follow routines with create smooth transition periods.
• Communicate with children at their developmental level.

• Engage in daily communication with families about their child’s day and care events, through verbal communication and our online communication platform.
• Promote communication with parents through weekly progress notes.
• Encourage family participation in the program.

• Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
• Follow written plans on a weekly basis.

• Promote the center’s philosophy and educational objectives.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism daily.
• Ability to respectfully and professionally communicate and interact with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain consistent attendance and tracking of personal time off.
• Engage in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills.
• Support the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in‑service training provided by the center.
• Ensure that annual requirements for state licensing hours are met.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., ability to stand for long intervals, ability to engage with children at their level, which can include sitting on the floor.
• Required:
  
  High School or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Upon hire, complete First Aid and CPR Certification (or recertification upon expiration).

Our full‑time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well‑being and long‑term success. This includes competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and ongoing opportunities for training and professional development. Team members also receive a free membership along with significant discounts on our programs, adding even more value to being part of our community.