Early Childhood Center; ECC - Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Substitutes

Early Childhood Center (ECC) - Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Substitutes

San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) is proud to offer education to children as young as 9 months through 12th grade. We are seeking mature, energetic, positive, and caring team players to join our ECC team on a full‑time, part‑time, or temporary basis.

• Develop and implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with SDJA curriculum and programming (Teachers)
• Prepare weekly newsletters (Teachers)
• Supervise and interact with children, providing verbal recognition and acceptance while setting clear expectations for behavior
• Assess each child’s developmental needs on a regular, ongoing basis
• Assist children with basic needs in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment
• Communicate with parents
• Maintain compliance with all rules and regulations for SDJA’s ECC, including local, state, and national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children
• Maintain classroom, common areas, and playgrounds, including cleaning and disinfecting as needed
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and school functions
• Assist with daily operations of the ECC as directed

• Demonstrate warmth and patience toward children, parents, and colleagues
• Collaborate effectively with others, balancing seriousness with fun
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Manage priorities and maintain confidentiality
• Remain flexible and positive, focusing on innovative solutions
• Meet and exceed safety standards

• Passion for the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Minimum six months’ experience working with children, preferably in a licensed childcare facility
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff, infants, toddlers, parents, and families
• Ability to work with cleaning/sanitizing chemicals and equipment
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Mobility, strength, and full range of body motion for daily classroom activities

• Teacher: 3 units in Child/Human Growth and Development (required)
• Teaching Assistant: 3 units in Child/Human Growth and Development (required)
• Substitute: 3 units in Child/Human Growth and Development (required)
• Preferred: 3 units in Child, Family, and Community or Child and Family Relations
• Preferred: 6 units in Child Development Program/Curriculum
• Preferred: 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development

• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our youngest students
• Respectful team environment
• Training and continual learning opportunities
• Low student/teacher ratios
• Competitive compensation
• Free kosher lunches
• Work/life balance including paid time off for full‑ and part‑time employees
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance) for full‑time and most part‑time employees
• Retirement plan with employer match for full‑time and part‑time employees

• Teacher (fully qualified): $26/hour – $30/hour
• Teaching Assistant: $21/hour – $23/hour
• Substitutes: $20/hour – $25/hour (on‑call, eligible for sick time)

The offer to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience, training, practical knowledge, and education.

If this sounds like a great match, we’d like to hear from you!

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training