Lead Qualified Support Teacher

Position: Full Time Lead Qualified Support Teacher
The Staenberg-Loup JCC Early Learning School (ELS) is looking for qualified Lead Qualified Support Teachers who can help support creating a fun and safe environment while also incorporating excellent educational programming to assist in our children's development and support a diversity of needs within the classroom. We are looking for Lead Qualified Support 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 where everyone is  this role, you will support multiple classrooms and work with the classroom teachers as they develop, implement, and provide a quality educational program that reflects the goals of our school. Lead Qualified Support Teachers will primarily aid in the delivery of the lesson plans and experiences crafted by the Classroom Teachers.

All teachers and staff in our school are expected to work with groups of children, applying a constructivist approach to learning. 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 Lead Qualified Support Teacher candidate applications. There are discounts and perks available for our part-time staff as well.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting Teaching and Curriculum Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children

Nurture physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of each child

Provide care, protection, and guidance to the children

Support Classroom Teachers as they plan and implement a daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and school values with your teaching team Support school operations during Family-Teacher Conferences days, as requested

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 and Classroom Teachers around 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

Communicate regularly with Classroom Teachers and ELS Administrative team Support Classroom Teachers as they plan for parent conferences as needed/requested

Attend school-wide and class events…