CY&F Toddler Teacher

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LONG BEACH AND WEST ORANGE CO - LONG BEACH, CA 90815, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $22.00 - $23.50 Hourly, Job Category:
Education, About the Organization

The teacher is responsible for the health, safety and education of young children, parents and families. Priorities are direct programming with children, parent education and program development.

• Direct care and supervision of children.
• Writing and implementing lesson plans.
• Program and curriculum development, independently and in collaboration with other staff and parents.
• Prepare a weekly letter to parents communicate with parents about special events using the electronic note system and telephone calls if necessary.
• Prepare and participate in parent conferences.
• Attend and participate in all staff training and meetings.
• Prepare classroom including set-up at the beginning of school and clean-up at the end.
• On time performances of Duty Schedule assignments are crucial responsibilities within the work day.
• Develop and present parent and family education.
• Maintains the highest quality of courtesy, friendliness and service excellence toward members, visitors and other staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Clearly communicate the “mission,” ensuring everyone works toward the same goals
• Create a positive environment where two-way communication, accountability, and strong trust are established
• Promote teamwork and respect, both internally between staff as well as in community-facing contexts with donors volunteers, members, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to respond with a high degree of responsiveness to the needs and requests of others, internally and externally. Understand the impact of their work on others
• Deal constructively with conflict and focus on the situation, issue or behavior and not on the person by diffusing situations before conflicts arise, resolving conflicts directly and actively promoting and gaining cooperation from others
• Accurately provide and receive information in oral and written communications
• Consistently provide ideas, opinions, or information in an articulate, professional way
• Actively listen to others and demonstrate understanding of other points of view
• Willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities
• Take the initiative to identify and act on problems, and lead by example. Consistently make decisions that resolve problems and act decisively when necessary
• Understand and support the AJCC’s mission and values
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned

• All employees must be fingerprinted and cleared by the State Department of Justice.
• Health Exam Screening with Negative TB test or proof of a clear Tuberculosis test or chest X-ray. A doctor’s certification is acceptable in place of an annual chest X-ray.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aide certification and Health & Safety class required within the first 3 months of employment.
• Immunization record:
  Influenza or waiver, Tdap (Pertussis), and MMR (Measles)
• Mandated Reporter training required within first month of employment
• Must be able to relate well to children.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Jewish holidays, traditions and life cycle events.
• Obtain a minimum of 8 continuing education hours per calendar year. Remain current with educational trends. (Staff Development trainings can be used as continuing education hours)
• React to change productively and successfully manage multiple details and deadlines.
• Must complete all continuing education and professional development requirements necessary to…