Preschool Teacher

Position: 2026-2027 Preschool Teacher
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Pre K Teacher

Date Posted:
3/26/2026

Location:
Rockwern Academy

Date Available:
08/04/2026

Closing Date:
07/31/2026

District:
Rockwern Academy
Rockwern Academy's Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) is looking for a full-time teacher to begin in August for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The hours are 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM Monday through Friday.

Who are we?

Rockwern Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school. Our mission is to expand minds, celebrate Judaism, nurture community, and commit to building a better world. An exceptional student-teacher ratio allows us to value each student as a true individual, discovering what gives them their inner spark. The school serves toddlers through eighth graders.

Who are you?

You are a nurturing educator who builds the foundation for lifelong learning through play-based learning and discovery. You transform core concepts like early literacy, number sense, and scientific wonder into engaging, hands-on experiences. Your classroom is a warm, nurturing space where social-emotional growth and Jewish joy are just as important as academic milestones. By tailoring your approach to each child's unique pace, you ensure every student feels seen and supported.

You are a collaborative team player with colleagues and a partner to parents.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree, preferably in education. Experience in preschool is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Judaism is not required, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Objective

To support Rockwern Academy's mission by providing a nurturing play-based education to children, maintaining open lines of communication with parents and other staff, and basing expectations, practice, and behavior on a high degree of professionalism.

Reporting Relationship

The position reports to the ECEC Director.

Responsibilities

Instruction

Create and maintain a safe, organized, inviting classroom that reflects the teacher's mindfulness of students' physical, social, and intellectual development and needs

Prepare and teach based on weekly lesson plans that follow the curriculum and Ohio state standards and support desired learning, adapting as appropriate

Manage classroom behavior in age-appropriate ways

Prepare and maintain materials and supplies that enhance learning

Individualize instruction to meet the student's needs

Communication

Send weekly class-wide communication to parents

Update parents regularly through the school's chosen app (currently Brightwheel)

At parent teacher conferences and as requested at other times, provide parents with an honest and caring assessment of their child's progress, challenges, and successes

Serve as an ambassador for Rockwern; alert administration of potential opportunities or difficulties

Contribute, when asked, to our weekly e-newsletter and other communication or marketing vehicles

Professionalism

Maintain confidentiality

Treat children, staff, and parents with respect

Attend all required events; attend extra-curricular activities and school functions when possible

Assume responsibility for personal and professional development

Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and collegiality by helping others and accepting suggestions for improvement

Be on time for assigned duties and find a replacement when needed

Administrative Duties

Maintain complete, accurate, and understandable attendance and academic records

Complete all needed reports and forms completely and accurately and submit them on time

Create and maintain a thorough, current, and helpful substitute teacher packet

Supervise children at all times, with particular care during fire, weather, and safety drills as well as on the playground and in the halls or cafeteria, even those who are not in one's class

Perform essential functions of the position, which include the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and lift up to 35 pounds

Benefits

We are proud to offer paid time off (sick, personal, and holiday); employer-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance; employer-subsidized medical/prescription plans (including HSA/FSA/DFSA options); dental and vision plans; additional compensation beginning in the second year of service; and tuition reduction plans for employees who send their children to Rockwern. Other voluntary health and financial insurance options, legal and identity protection plans, and access to a group 403(b) retirement plan are also available.

Attachment(s):

• ECEC Lead Teacher