Preschool Afternoon Support Teacher

Temple Sinai
- With nearly 1000 member families, Temple Sinai has a vibrant program of religious, spiritual, educational, social and social action initiatives. Temple Sinai is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, which represents the liberal tradition of Judaism.

Our vision is to create and sustain an engaged community that welcomes and connects people from all walks of Reform Jewish life. We strive to nurture the spiritual, educational, and emotional lives of the families and children in our community.

Temple Sinai Preschool is a play-based, Jewish preschool in Oakland. We strive to create a warm and welcoming classroom and school environment that supports children in positive play, building community, and developing a positive Jewish identity.

Hours:

12:30pm - 5:30pm, Monday
- Friday

Pay Rate: $23.00 - 26.00/hr commiserate with education and experience.

The Afternoon Preschool Support Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide consistent, responsive support across classrooms. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the implementation of curriculum. The Afternoon Preschool Support Teacher collaborates with colleagues to uphold the school’s values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.

• Support the implementation of curriculum and daily routines that reflect Jewish holidays, traditions, and values

• Foster an environment that reflects our core Jewish values of B’tzelem Elohim (Created in the Image of the Divine), Kavod (Respect), and Kavanah (Intention)

• Help create meaningful, inclusive experiences that support children’s emerging identities and sense of belonging

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic

• Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues

• Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness

• Use time efficiently and responsibly

• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture

• Attend required staff meetings and school events as outlined in the employment contract, including occasional evening or weekend commitments

• Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community

• Adapt to changing needs based on program enrollment and scheduling

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-teachers, assistant teachers, and administrators

• Offer and receive respectful, timely feedback as part of a learning-centered team

• Participate actively in staff meetings and professional development

• Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership

• Stay current with communication, including emails, Brightwheel, calendars, and school updates

• Greet families warmly and respectfully

• Maintain confidentiality in all family interactions

• Support positive and trusting relationships between families and the classroom teams

• Demonstrate knowledge of each child and a commitment to supporting their individual development

• Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach

• Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence

• Participate in children’s play as a coach, role model, and active observer

• Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect

• Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms

• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each…